2015 KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize for Individuals improving children’s rights,

Nomination Deadline: April 1st 2015

The International Children’s Peace Prize is presented annually to an exceptional child, whose courageous or otherwise remarkable actions have made a difference in improving children’s rights, which helps children worldwide. The motivation behind the prize is to provide a platform to children to express their ideas and personal involvement in children’s rights.

The prize was launched by KidsRights during the 2005 World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates at the Capitol in Rome, chaired by Mikhail Gorbachev. Since then, the prize has been presented every year by a Nobel Peace Laureate.

The International Children’s Peace Prize is an initiative of Marc Dullaert, Chairman and Founder of the Dutch KidsRights Foundation, and is awarded annually to a child, anywhere in the world, for his or her dedication to children’s rights.

Benefits:

• The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child, anywhere in the world, for his or her dedication to children’s rights
• He or she receives the statuette ‘Nkosi’, a study grant and a world-wide platform to promote his or her ideals and causes to the benefit of children’s rights.

Nomination Requirements:

Any person or organisation may nominate a child for review by the Expert Committee. To nominate a child a nomination form must be filled. All nominations should comply with the following requirements:

•  An individual boy or girl (groups of children will not be considered);
• From 12 to 18 years old;
• From all over the world;
• The child must have a clear history of standing up and fighting for the rights of him/herself and other children. It is important that the child has an active approach in accomplishing this goal, which has led to a concrete result;
• Ability to travel abroad and feeling comfortable communicating with other people;
• The child agrees to being nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize

Nominate a Child Now

Download Nomination Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize