Nominations
Nominations of candidates are accepted from UNESCO Member State governments and National Commissions, as well as from intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations affiliated with UNESCO. Prizewinners are chosen by the UNESCO Director-General upon the recommendation of a jury composed of prominent international personalities.
From 1996 onward, the new prize has been awarded every two years on 16 November, the annual International Day for Tolerance.
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