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 in which human diversity is protected.
Presented by the Global Centre for Pluralism, an 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.
Who is eligible?
A wide range of disciplines
•legal reform
•human rights
•democracy promotion,
•social cohesion
•education
•ethnic relations
•conflict resolution
•peacebuilding
•migration and integration
Eligible nominees from all countries are eligible, including:
•individuals (e.g. artists, journalists, academics, policy-makers, filmmakers, etc.);
•civil society organizations (e.g. professional associations, faith-based organizations, labour unions, non-profit research or educational institutions, local community groups, non-governmental organizations, foundations, think tanks, etc.);
•social enterprises;
•corporations;
•educational, research and policy institutions (public or private);
•local/municipal, regional or federal/national branches of governments, etc.
•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.
Third-party nominations
Step 1: The Nominator provides basic information about themselves and their organization. The Nominator also provides information about the Nominee(s) and the rationale for their nomination. One Nominator can nominate multiple candidates.
Step 2: The Centre notifies the Nominee. The Nominee completes the “Nominee form” and uploads required supporting documentation.
Step 3: The Nominee is responsible for submitting the nomination before the deadline of 5 p.m. EST on 31 August 2016.
Step 4: Both Nominator and Nominee receive a confirmation email.
Self-nomination
Step 1: The Applicant creates an online profile, completes the “Applicant form” and uploads required supporting documentation.
Step 2: Additionally, the Applicant must provide contact information for one Reference. The Applicant is responsible for downloading the “Reference Form,” sending it to their Reference, collecting the completed form and uploading it to their application.
Step 3: The Applicant is responsible for submitting the application before the deadline of 5 p.m. EST on 31 August 2016.
Step 4: Once the application has been received by the Centre, both Applicant and Reference receive a confirmation email.
Global Centre for Pluralism
c/o The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
199 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1K6
Canada
Tel: (+1) 613-688-0272
Email: award@pluralism.ca
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