The awardees are officially recognized at a ceremony that is held at UNESCO Headquarters on the InternationalDayforTolerance, celebrated every year on 16 November, at which they are invited to deliver an acceptance speech.
The announcement of the award of the Prize to Asma Jahangir on 16 November - InternationalDayforTolerance - honours her commitment and important contribution to fostering interreligious and intercultural dialogue, tolerance, mutual understanding and cooperation for peace.