Deadline: 26 October 2018

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is currently inviting Members States in consultation with their National Commissions, and non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO and active in a field covered by the Prize to submit nominations for the Interna-tional UNESCO/José Martí Prize, which will be awarded for the eighth time in 2019.

The purpose of the Prize is to promote and reward an activity of outstanding merit in any region of the world that contributes to the unity and integration of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. While aiming to preserve their identities, cultural traditions and historical values, the Prize also seeks to promote a culture of peace and regional cohesion in these countries.

The objective of the Prize is in conformity with UNESCO’s policies and is related to the Programme of the Organization in the field of promoting principles and ethical norms to guide scientific development and social transformation.

The International UNESCO/José Martí Prize was instituted in November 1994 by the Executive Board at the initiative of the Government of Cuba. In creating the Prize, the Members of the Executive Board recognized the universality and supreme value of the ideals of José Martí.

Prize Information

The prize winner, who may be an individual, an institution or a non-governmental organization, shall receive a monetary award of 5000 USD. The Statutes of the Prize and the submission form are enclosed herewith.

Criteria

Candidates shall have made a significant contribution, in any region of the world, to the unity and the integration of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and to the preservation of their identities, cultural traditions and historical values. The Prize may be conferred upon individuals, institutions, other entities or non-governmental organizations.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must fill the nomination form via given website.

Note: Since UNESCO is committed to promoting geographical distribution and gender equality, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit nomination files for women candidates.

For more information, please visit International UNESCO/José Martí Prize 2019.