International Children’s Peace Prize 2026

The International Children’s Peace Prize 2026, organized by KidsRights, is an annual award celebrating young changemakers (ages 12–18) who fight for children’s rights worldwide. First launched in 2005, the prize is presented each year by a Nobel Peace Laureate.

🏆 Benefits of the International Children’s Peace Prize

The winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize will receive:

1. The Nkosi statuette, presented during a globally celebrated and broadcasted ceremony.
2. The Desmond Tutu Study and Care Fund, contributing to the winner’s education.
3. The International Children’s Peace Prize Project Fund:
   • €50,000 for the winner’s project.
   • €25,000 invested by KidsRights in projects of young changemakers related to the winner’s theme.
4. A global platform to amplify the winner’s message and increase the impact of their changemaking efforts.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the International Children’s Peace Prize, the nominee must:

• Be a child above 12 years and under 18 years of age, from anywhere in the world.
• Have a clear history of fighting for the rights of children.
• Have achieved concrete positive results for children’s rights locally, nationally, or globally.
• Agree to be nominated for the prize.
• Be an individual or part of a group of children (maximum of five members). Organizations cannot be nominated.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
• To apply, visit the official application portal.
• Submit your nomination through the application form.

🌟 About KidsRights

KidsRights is an international organization dedicated to advocating for children’s rights and empowering young changemakers to create a better world. Through initiatives like the International Children’s Peace Prize, KidsRights highlights the incredible efforts of children who are making a difference globally.

For more details, visit the KidsRights website.

• 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.