“Dialogue is key to our prosperity. And partnership will be the vehicle to peace.”
– Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Peace Prize is a prestigious triennial award recognising outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and social cohesion across the Commonwealth. The inaugural Prize will be awarded by the Secretary General during a special ceremony during Commonwealth Week 2025.
Khalili Foundation’s mission is to enable peacebuilding through art, culture, and education.
So, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat on the International Day of Peace (21st September), we launched The Commonwealth Peace Prize as a cornerstone of the Commonwealth Faith Festival, to celebrate those who embody the Commonwealth values of tolerance, respect, understanding, and religious freedom.
The winner will be a distinguished Commonwealth citizen who:
The winner will receive:
Only Commonwealth member governments and Accredited Organisations can submit official nominations. If you know someone who deserves this recognition, reach out to your country’s High Commission or a Commonwealth Accredited Organisation.
Nominations should include:
Submit nominations to: PeacePrize@commonwealth.int
The Commonwealth Peace Prize is more than an award – it’s a celebration of our shared values and a testament to the power of dialogue, understanding, and cooperation. Together, we can build a more peaceful and prosperous Commonwealth for all.
