The third edition of the French-German Gender Equality Prize. Call for applications until May 10 2023

The French and German Embassies in Azerbaijan jointly launch the third edition of the French-German Gender Equality Prize. This Prize aims at rewarding an Azerbaijani initiative that contributes to gender equality in Azerbaijan. Please submit your application by May 10 2023. 

 

Presentation of the Prize

 

The French and German Embassies in Azerbaijan join forces to offer the third edition of the French-German Gender Equality Prize of Azerbaijan. France and Germany actively seek to promote equal rights and equal opportunities for girls and women in Azerbaijan. 

 

Who can participate? 

 

All Azerbaijani girls, boys, women and men engaged in a concrete initiative for gender equality in one of the following areas are encouraged to send their applications: 

 

-         Promoting women leadership in politics or business;

-         Promoting creative women in art and culture; 

-         Promoting women’s role in conflict resolution and peace-building process;

-         Combating gender-based violence;

-         Challenging gender-based stereotypes.

 

Terms of participation

 

The French and German Embassies will pre-select the five best projects, a jury appointed jointly by the French and German Embassies will review the five finalist applicants. These five candidates will present their initiative in English to the jury members and answer their questions. The jury will then select the final winner. The French and German Embassies will offer the winner of the contest a grant, consisting of a financial contribution to the project.

 

Contest Rules: Please read carefully the contest rules of the competition and send your application to the mentioned addresses before May 10 2023. 

 

Good luck!