Indian Activist Safina Hussain Wins "United Nations Human Rights Prize 2025".

Awards | Dated: 06 Dec 2025

Indian social activist Safina Hussain, founder of "Educate Girls", has been awarded the United Nations Human Rights Prize 2025. She was recognized for her tireless efforts in mobilizing communities to enroll out-of-school girls into the education system in rural India. The award is given every five years.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She pioneered the "Development Impact Bond" model in education, tying funding to actual learning outcomes.
  • Her organization has helped over 1.5 million girls return to school across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Previous Indian recipients include Baba Amte (1988) and Malala Yousafzai (Shared).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: UN Human Rights Prize 2025.
  • Winner: Safina Hussain (Educate Girls).
  • Cause: Girls' Education in rural India.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who is the founder of "Educate Girls" that received the UN Human Rights Prize 2025?

Correct Answer: Safina Hussain

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About UN Human Rights Council

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  • Established – 2006