The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is given annually to an individual, group or organization that has shown outstanding dedication and service to people forced to flee their homes or people who are stateless. Since 2017, they have also recognized several regional winners each year.
The Award is named after the celebrated Norwegian explorer and humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen. Through its recipients, the UNHCR Refugee Award aims to showcase Nansen’s values of perseverance and commitment in the face of adversity.
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Anyone may nominate a candidate for the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. If you nominated someone in the past but they did not win, you may nominate them again.
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Note that self-nominations are strongly discouraged. Current or former UNHCR employees are not eligible. The deadline to submit nominations is midnight CET, 07 April 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Type of Opportunity | Competitions and Awards |
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Deadline | 07 April,2025 |
Country | Africa |
Organizer | UNHCR |