United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize

UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
Awarded forDedicated service to humanity, in the promotion of reconciliation and social cohesion, and in community development
DateJuly 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
LocationUNHQ, New York
Presented byUNSG
First award2015
Final award2025
Currently held byBrenda Reynolds and Kennedy Odede
WebsiteOfficial website

The United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize is awarded every five years by the United Nations on Mandela Day to two individuals, one woman and one man from different geographic regions, in recognition of their dedicated service to humanity, in the promotion of reconciliation and social cohesion, and in community development, guided by the purposes and principles of the UN. It was established in 2014 by a UN General Assembly resolution in honour of Nelson Mandela.

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