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REDIN, Laureate of the 14th edition of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize
The 2024 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence will be awarded to the Red de Intérpretes y Promotores Interculturales (REDIN), a network and civil society organization of interpreters and intercultural promoters from Mexico.
Based in Oaxaca and founded in 2019, provides training and translation services to persons from indigenous communities, deprived of basic rights.
The Jury of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize recommended the laureate to the Director-General of UNESCO, recognizing its work in defending human rights by supporting indigenous communities in various sectors. The REDIN network has implemented 15 intercultural projects to address social and cultural challenges across Mexico and the United States of America in the legal, medical and social areas.
The Network has also developed modules and provided translation and interpretation services, including for indigenous migrants in Arizona, New Mexico and California, in matters related to social justice and health.
In providing skills enhancement to 570 municipal authorities and indigenous youth on issues pertaining to violence against women and to youth empowerment, REDIN is not only working to improve social and economic justice and reduce inequalities, but also to promote intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding among local communities.
The Global Centre for Pluralism nominated REDIN for this UNESCO Prize.
The 14th Award ceremony is foreseen to take place on 15 November 2024, from 6 to 7 PM (GMT+1), in Room 1, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, and is organized within the framework of the 2024 International Day for Tolerance.
It will include cultural performances by the group Sri Desi Dance and the Mariachis Inchatiro.
The Ceremony will be preceded by a youth Master Class on Tolerance, from 2 to 4:30 PM (GMT+1):
The Award Ceremony and Master Class are open to the public, subject to seat availability:
Links to follow the events remotely will be provided shortly on this page.
About the Prize
Celebrating its 14th anniversary this year, the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence aims to advance a spirit of tolerance in all spheres of life by supporting dedicated initiatives, including in the arts, education, culture, science and communication.
The Prize is awarded every two years to individuals, organizations or institutions for their exceptional contributions to the promotion of tolerance and non-violence in the world. The laureate will receive USD 100,000 to further their work. Read more here.
About the Jury
The Jury of the 14th edition of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence was chaired by Aly Ndiaye (Webster), a historian and musician activist from Canada. Other members of the Jury include Professor Miriam Coronel Ferrer, an award-winning peace advocate from the Philippines, and Evelina Cabrera, a sport coach and social activist from Argentina.
