International Children’s Peace Prize 2026 (Up To €50,000 Funding + Global Recognition)

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Applications are open for International Children’s Peace Prize 2026. The International Children’s Peace Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious global awards recognizing children and youth who are advancing children’s rights through courageous and impactful action.

Now in its 22nd edition, the prize honors young changemakers aged 12 to 18 whose work has led to real, measurable change at the local, national, or global level. Launched by KidsRights during the 2005 World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Rome, the International Children’s Peace Prize is presented every year by a Nobel Peace Laureate. The previous laureates include outstanding young changemakers such as Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg to name a few.

Last November, They were honoured to celebrate the International Children’s Peace Prize in the iconic city hall of Stockholm, world-renowned as the venue closely connected with the annual Nobel Prize. Bana Alabed was awarded the International Children’s Peace Prize 2025 for courageously representing children in warzones. Her public documentation of the daily struggles of Syrian children gave thousands of forgotten children a voice. Thanks to her tireless efforts, the international community has been pressured to address the effects of war on children, with leaders advocating for ceasefires, civilian protection, and humanitarian solutions to the Syrian crisis.

International Children’s Peace Prize Benefits

The winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize receives:

The Nkosi statuette presented during a globally celebrated and broadcasted ceremony.
The Desmond Tutu Study and Care Fund to contribute to the winner’s education.
The International Children’s Peace Prize Project Fund, out of which €50.000 is for the winner’s project. KidsRights further invests €25.000 in projects of young changemakers related to the theme of the winner.
A global platform to amplify the winner’s message and increase the results of their changemaking.

Eligibility Criteria for Nomination

A child above 12 years and under 18 years of age, from anywhere in the world.
The child must have a clear history of fighting for the rights of children.
The child’s changemaking efforts must have led to a concrete positive result on the rights of children, locally, nationally or globally.
The child must have agreed to be nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize.
Individuals and groups of children, of not more than five, can be nominated. Organizations cannot be nominated.

How to Nominate for International Children’s Peace Prize

If you know a young changemaker, between 12 and 18 years, submit your nomination today! Give them the opportunity to scale their work as all the nominees will feature on our website, providing them with greater visibility.
You can fill the nomination form below or by clicking here.

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Application Deadline: 31st March 2026