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UNHCR NANSEN REFUGEE NOMINATION  AWARD

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Application Deadline: March 20, 2024. 

LOCATION: United Nations

The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is presented every year to an individual or organization that has dedicated their time to help people forcibly displaced from their homes, referred to as the global laureate.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any individual, group of people or organization that has done extraordinary humanitarian work on behalf of refugees, displaced or stateless people is eligible – with the exception of former and current UNHCR staff, including United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) working for UNHCR offices, are ineligible.

Self-nominations are strongly discouraged. This includes individuals and organizations nominating themselves.

Nominees are considered in the following light:

The deed for which the person/entity is nominated should take place outside the framework of normal professional duties and go beyond the call of duty;

It should demonstrate courage, compassion and solidarity;

It should raise awareness  for displaced people; and

It should reflect the values of UNHCR.

BENEFIT:

The 2024 global laureate will receive a commemorative medal and a monetary prize of US$100,000 to be reinvested in the humanitarian initiatives for which they are being recognized.

Regional winners also received some financial or material support to further their humanitarian work. 

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WANGARI MAATHAI FOREST CHAMPIONS AWARD: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

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Application Deadline: 10 February, 2024

LOCATION: United Nations

The Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award recognises inspiring individuals who have helped to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage forests. The award was established by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) in 2012 in memory of Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should be nominated by a third party.  

Nominees may be individual persons, living or recently deceased. 

Professional and research contributions will only be considered if they are conducted outside of work-related responsibilities.  

Applications received from a nominee’s family member or business partner are not eligible for consideration.  

BENEFIT:

The awardee/s will receive a cash prize of $USD 20,000.

The awardee/s will receive travel support to participate in a prestigious international forest event. This will provide the recipient with the opportunity to present their ideas and work to a larger audience, gain visibility and build their network.

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