International Children’s Peace Prize 2026

The International Children’s Peace Prize is a prestigious annual award presented to a young changemaker who has demonstrated exceptional courage and dedication in fighting for children’s rights. Awarded by the KidsRights Foundation, this prize offers the winner a global platform to amplify their message and continue their impactful work. The 2026 prize will mark the 22nd time this honor has been bestowed upon a remarkable child.

Award Benefits

• **Project Funding:** A project fund of €100,000 is invested by KidsRights to support projects connected to the winner’s cause in their home country.
• **Global Platform:** The winner gains international recognition and a platform to share their story and advocate for children’s rights on a global scale.
• **The ‘Nkosi’ Statuette:** The winner is presented with the “Nkosi” statuette, a unique symbol of their achievement, named in memory of the first recipient, Nkosi Johnson.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for nomination, the child must meet the following criteria:

• **Age:** Must be between 12 and 17 years old at the time of the nomination deadline.
• **Action & Impact:** Must have a clear history of standing up for the rights of themselves and other children, with actions that have resulted in a demonstrable impact.
• **Global Reach:** The prize is open to children from any country in the world.

Application Process

This is a nomination-based award; children cannot nominate themselves.

• **Nomination Deadline:** The deadline for submitting nominations is March 31, 2026.
• **How to Nominate:** An adult or an organization must nominate the child by completing the official nomination form on the KidsRights Foundation website.
• **Selection:** An expert committee reviews all nominations and selects the winner.

Application Link:

For complete details on the nomination process and to submit a nomination for a deserving young changemaker, please visit the official prize page.

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