2023 UN Human Rights Prize open for nominations

Date:

Share post:

The United Nations says nominations are now open for the 2023 UN Human Rights Prize, which recognises individuals and organisations for outstanding achievements in human rights.

According to the world body, the award ceremony will take place at UN Headquarters in New York in December 2023.

“This year’s prize comes at a special moment, as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reconnect to its values,” it quoted UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk as saying.

 “Around the world, human rights defenders and activists have been the driving force for human dignity, equality and justice.

“They are more than tireless advocates of the Universal Declaration; they are its translators, from principle to reality, day-by-day striving to transform the world we live in into the one we hope for,” he added.
 The Prize was established by the UN General Assembly in 1966 and is awarded every five years. 
 Nominations will be open until 23:59 (EDT) 15 April 2023/ 05:59 (CET) the following day.  They can be submitted through https://bit.ly/HRPrize2023
For more information on the UN Human Rights Prize, nominations and selection process: https://bit.ly/408MzQC
spot_img

Related articles

2026: Nigerian U16-Basketball Team prepares for Youth Olympic Games

In a significant step toward the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026, Nigeria's Under-16 female basketball team...

Ember months: FRSC launches awareness campaign in Ebonyi

Abakaliki, Nigeria - Launching its 2024 Ember months awareness campaign in Ebonyi on Wednesday, the Federal Road Safety...

FG, IFAD-VCDP train 12 youth on equipment fabrication, maintenance

Awka, Nigeria - The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development, Value Chain Development...

Museum of West African Art Institute opens in Edo

Benin, Nigeria - The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) was opened on Tuesday at a preview opening...