Applications call of the Global Pluralism Award 2020

The Global Pluralism Award celebrates achievement and excellence in the field of pluralism. The award is presented once every two years to individuals, organizations, governments, and businesses of any nationality. Through their remarkable and sustained achievements, awardees contribute to building more inclusive societies that supports the protection of human diversity.

Aim

Presented by the Global Centre for Pluralism, international research, and education centre located in Ottawa, Canada, the Award aims to

• Raise the international profile of pluralism, defined as a principle of respect for diversity,
• Identify and disseminate innovative and successful approaches to pluralism globally, and
• Recognize and raise the profile of exemplary organizations, individuals, or other entities seeking to advance pluralism.

Disciplines 

Nominees must demonstrate remarkable and sustained achievement in any of the wide range of disciplines related to pluralism. These disciplines include:

• Legal reform
• Human rights
• Democracy promotion,
• Social cohesion
• Education
• Ethnic relations
• Conflict resolution
• Peacebuilding
• Migration and integration

Eligibilities 

The Global Pluralism Award is open to all including

• Individuals (e.g. artists, journalists, academics, policy-makers, filmmakers, etc.).
• Civil society organizations (e.g. professional associations, faith-based organizations, labor unions, non-profit research or educational institutions, local community groups, non-governmental organizations, foundations, think tanks, etc.).
• Social enterprises and corporations.
• Educational, research, and policy institutions (public or private).
• Local/municipal, regional or federal/national branches of governments, etc.

Requirements 

• Nominees must be living. The Award cannot be given posthumously.
• Nominees must not be an agency or employee of any of the Centre’s founding partners, namely the Government of Canada and the Aga Khan Development Network.
• Nominees must not be members of the jury, the Centre’s Board or staff or a consultant receiving remuneration from the Centre at the time of nomination. Close relations and organizations owned or operated by the jury, Screening Committee, the Centre’s Board members and staff are also non-eligible.
• Individuals and organizations nominated for the Award must not have been found guilty of committing violent crimes, terrorism, or other criminal activities; or have publicly held extremist views.

Submission guidelines