The Andalusian-Moroccan Friendship Association – Ibn Rushd Forum announces the third edition of the Ibn Rushd Prize for Understanding.
The administrative body of the Andalusian-Moroccan Friendship Association – Ibn Rushd Forum has announced the opening of nominations for the third edition of the Ibn Rushd Prize for Understanding, supported by the Baleària Foundation.
This award aims to honor individual and collective initiatives, both public and private, that contribute to enhancing dialogue, mutual understanding, and coexistence amidst cultural and social diversity. It also seeks to acknowledge efforts aimed at promoting a culture of peace, justice, and equality, defending human rights and women’s rights, respecting and integrating all communities, and protecting the environment and ecological values.
The focus of the prize is particularly on Morocco and Spain, as historical spaces linked by bonds of thought, humanity, and the spirit of understanding and solidarity, in harmony with the legacy of the Andalusian philosopher Ibn Rushd (Averroes).
Individuals and institutions, whether private or official, that have made substantial contributions towards achieving the objectives of the prize are eligible to apply. Nominations can be submitted by governments, embassies, consulates, universities, royal academies, or cultural institutions, as well as individuals of any nationality. Nominations must be accompanied by a justification report and at least 100 endorsements, and should be sent to the association’s headquarters via regular or electronic mail before January 31, 2026.
The prize will be awarded to two winners, one from Spain and another from Morocco, with the announcement of the winners set to take place in March 2026. The award ceremony will be held in the first half of 2026 in Spain, as part of an official event organized by the association and Baleària Foundation.
It is worth noting that the award does not include a financial reward; instead, it is symbolically represented by a half-length artistic statue of the philosopher Ibn Rushd, designed by the Cordoban sculptor Luis M. García, symbolizing the values the prize seeks to promote: coexistence, freedom, cultural exchange, and encouraging dialogue among peoples.
The previous two editions of the prize recognized prominent figures and institutions, including Moroccan thinker Abdelkader Alshaoui, the Cervantes Institute centers network in Morocco, translator Malika Embark Lopez, and the Moroccan National Radio and Television (SNRT) for its ongoing contribution to broadcasting news in Spanish.
