| UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Dedicated service to humanity, in the promotion of reconciliation and social cohesion, and in community development |
| Date | July 20, 2020 |
| Location | UNHQ, New York |
| Presented by | UNSG |
| First awarded | 2015 |
| Last awarded | 2020 |
| Currently held by | Marianna Vardinoyannis and Morissanda Kouyaté |
| Website | Official 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.[1]