The KidsRights Foundation’s International Children’s Peace Prize (ICPP) for 2025 is now open for nominations. This annual award honors a child who has shown exceptional courage in advocating for children’s rights. The prize aims to provide a platform for young voices to speak out on children’s issues and make a significant difference in addressing the challenges faced by children around the world.

Since its establishment in 2005 at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Rome, the prize has recognized extraordinary young advocates for children’s rights. Past winners like Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg have made global impacts through their activism. The award is presented each year by a Nobel Peace Laureate.

In 2024, Nila Ibrahimi won the prize for her courageous efforts to fight for girls’ education in Afghanistan. Her protest song, “Go to School,” challenged the ban on schoolgirls singing, and her campaign reached millions of people worldwide through media coverage.

Key Information:

• Nomination Deadline: April 27, 2025
• Review Period: May – September
• Top 30 Nominees Announcement: October
• Top 3 Nominees Announcement: November
• Award Ceremony & Winner Announcement: November
• Organized By: KidsRights Foundation
• Fields: Children’s Rights
• Eligibility: Open to all countries

Prize Benefits:

• The Nkosi statuette presented at an international ceremony, broadcast worldwide.
• €50,000 for the winner’s project from the International Children’s Peace Prize Project Fund.
• The Desmond Tutu Study and Care Fund supports the winner’s education.
• A global platform to share the winner’s message and inspire change.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must be aged 12 to 18.
• They should have a proven history of standing up for children’s rights.
• The nominee must be able to travel internationally and communicate effectively.
• Nominations can be submitted by individuals or organizations.
• Group nominations are allowed if all members have contributed equally.

Required Documents:

• Nomination Form
• A photo of the nominee

How to Nominate a Child?

Any person or organization can fill out the nomination form to nominate a child and submit it through the link below.

Nominate Now

Nominators can email the KidsRights team at [email protected] to receive updates from the Expert Committee and a copy to keep on the nomination process of the Prize.

For further information about the International Children’s Peace Prize 2025, please visit the KidsRights Website or Read the Nomination guide booklet HERE