The International Children’s Peace Prize celebrates youth leadership. Now it’s time for business leaders to step up for children’s rights too.
Ekin Ergün Björstedt
Secretary General, Global Child Forum
International
Children’s Peace Prize 2025
in collaboration with KidsRights
Celebrating Youth Leadership
We are proud to co-organise the 21st International Children’s Peace Prize together with KidsRights Foundation.
On November 19, we will honour young changemakers who are boldly advancing children’s rights around the world. Through this annual event, Global Child Forum aims to highlight the vital role businesses can play in supporting youth leadership–strengthening our shared commitment to a sustainable, just, and rights-based future for all children.
The winner receives the Nkosi statuette, the Desmond Tutu Fund, a study and care grant to continue their education, as well as a project fund of €100,000 to support their cause and expand their efforts with the help of KidsRights. Past laureates include Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg.
About the Prize
Since the award inception in 2005, the International Children’s Peace Prize has become one of the world’s most prestigious youth awards.
Initiated by KidsRights, a Dutch-based organisation, and supported each year by Nobel Peace Laureates, the prize celebrates the inspiring stories of young individuals (age 12 to 18) who courageously defend children’s rights—creating real, lasting impact in their communities and beyond. Each year, the ceremony is livestreamed, giving you the chance to experience it no matter where you are—even if the event itself is closed to the public.
Watch the 2024 ceremony here.
Media Coverage
The message of the young winner is broadcast by international media, reaching millions globally—in 2024, outreach was an impressive 3.8 billion. That year, the ceremony was featured by outlets like BBC, CNN, and The Independent.
The International Children’s Peace Prize 2025 will be awarded on 19 November 2025 at Stockholm City Hall, in the iconic Blue Hall, home of the Nobel Banquet. Attendance is by invitation only. Accredited media are welcome to request access.
Contact us for Press InquiriesTo be revelead in November
Meet the Finalists
Three extraordinary young people will be announced as finalists in October. Each brings a unique story of courage and determination.
Stay tuned as we share their portraits, videos, and their personal messages to CEOs and business leaders worldwide.
Princess Laurentien congratulates 2022 Children’s Peace Prize Laureate, Rena Kawasaki.
About KidsRights Foundation
KidsRights was founded in 2003 by Marc Dullaert to work with children to create a world in which their rights are guaranteed and they are enabled to realize their great potential. Since then, KidsRights provides grass root support to vulnerable children and gives them a voice.
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IMAGE CREDITS
KidsRights, (photographer: Jerry Lampen)