Created in 1997, the annual UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize honours people or organisations for outstanding contributions to the defence and promotion of press freedom, especially when this has been achieved in the face of danger.
Prize
Carlos J. Finlay UNESCO Prize for Microbiology
Acknowledging the importance of microbiology for human health and development, the Government of Cuba and UNESCO have established a prize in honour of one of the most important microbiologists in history: Carlos J. Finlay
UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science
Established in 2003 by the Executive Board of UNESCO at its 166th session, the UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science is awarded every two years to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in the field of ethics in science.
UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize
The purpose of the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize is to reward efforts contributing to the preservation and accessibility of documentary heritage as a common heritage of humanity.
UNESCO Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes
UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prize for Outstanding Practice and Performance in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teachers
The “Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for the Distinguished Academic Performance” is UNESCO’s partner for the establishment of the Prize.
UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence rewards significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural and communication fields aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non-violence.
UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development
Michel Batisse Award for Biosphere Reserve Management
The Michel Batisse Award for Biosphere Reserve Management honours outstanding achievement in Biosphere Reserve management.
UNESCO-King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Education
In today’s rapidly changing and interconnected societies, technologies have a great potential to enhance teaching, learning and expand access to quality education.