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THE CNCDH 38th EDITION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS PRIZE

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Application Deadline: September 14, 2025

LOCATION: France

In 2025, for the 38th edition of the Human Rights Prize, the CNCDH will reward projects dedicated to the exploitation and trafficking of children. Every year, tens of millions of children (in the remainder of this text, “child” is understood to be a person under the age of 18, as defined in the International Convention on the Rights of the Child) are victims of trafficking and exploitation, although it is not possible to precisely estimate their number. According to the latest UNODC report (December 2024), the overall number of detected child victims of human trafficking and exploitation increased by 31% between 2019 and 2022, with a 38% increase recorded for girls. The number of victims is increasing as poverty, conflict, and climate change make more people vulnerable to exploitation. Children now account for 38% of detected victims.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Prize is open to both individuals and organizations, regardless of nationality or borders. It is possible to apply for several consecutive years. Members of the Commission are not eligible to apply. These suggestions do not preclude proposals from other members of the Commission.

Applicants are welcome to apply from individuals or non-governmental organizations with one or more field projects based on a human rights-based approach that aim to prevent and combat child trafficking and exploitation.

Applications will be considered if they aim, while respecting children’s rights, to:

provide comprehensive support for young people;

implement transformative and restorative actions;

ensure the active participation of the children themselves in the project.

The projects presented will focus on defending and protecting children against trafficking and exploitation through programs including:

raising awareness among the general public and authorities;

identifying and referring victims;

welcoming, supporting, and rehabilitating child victims;

training stakeholders (police, justice, medical-social sector, education, etc.);

advocating for the implementation of legal tools or the development of public policies to combat and prevent trafficking;

ensuring access to justice and reparations, etc.

Applications must comply with the Prize’s rules.

The Prize’s rules are available online. Candidates must submit their complete application before the submission deadline of September 14, 2025.

BENEFIT:

The five winners of the Human Rights Prize share a financial endowment of €70,000 and benefit from lifelong diplomatic protection from France. The endowment is awarded only to the winners; special mentions do not.

They are invited to France for the official presentation of the Prize by a member of the French Government on December 10. On the sidelines of this ceremony, these human rights defenders will meet with French institutional and civil society actors.

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YALE JACKSON SCHOOL OF GLOBAL AFFAIRS EMERGING CLIMATE LEADERS FELLOWSHIP 

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Application Deadline: August 1, 2025.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship offers an opportunity for 16 young climate and clean energy practitioners from across the Global South to broaden their technical skills, deepen their professional networks, and exchange views with top global clean energy and climate change leaders. Admission is highly competitive. Each cohort of fellows is geographically balanced and represents a wide range of professions, talents, experiences, cultures, people, and perspectives. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should be between five and 10 years into their professional careers, with demonstrated accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. While there is no minimum or maximum age requirement, we are looking for young leaders who are still on the rise in their careers.

Applicants must be representatives of the Global South. They are looking forward to welcoming a diverse representation from developing Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America/Caribbean.

Applicants must be fluent in English. An excellent command of the English language is essential to successfully participating in the program.

Climate Fellows must be available to fully participate in all parts of the program, including in-person for two weeks of the program: the Yale Orientation week (February 16-20, 2026), and the Paris closing week (June 15-19, 2026).  Fellows must also be available to participate in the five remote learning journeys and to work on a collaborative group project between March and June 2026.

Prior to the deadline, you may work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. After creating an account and accessing the online application, you can upload materials and request your letters of recommendation.

Applicants are required to submit a résumé/curriculum vitae (maximum three pages), a brief video statement, a personal statement (maximum 600 words), and one letter of recommendation.

BENEFIT:

There is no application fee or other cost to apply or participate. All fellows’ costs for Yale Orientation Week and Paris Closing Week will be covered by the program (round-trip airfare, hotels, transfers, and per diem).

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