Deadline: 8 February 2018
Do you know a hero making a difference to the lives of families forced to flee their homes? Who deserves recognition for selflessly devoting their time to the displacement cause? If yes, then nominate someone today for UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2018. UNHCR are searching for a hero supporting refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.
Each year, the Nansen Refugee Award recognizes an individual, group or organization who have shown outstanding dedication and service to people forced to flee their homes.
Evaluation Criteria
Nominees are considered by the Nansen Refugee Award Committee 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;
- It should raise awareness for displaced people; and
- It should reflect the values of UNHCR.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any individual, group of people, or organization that has displayed extraordinary humanitarian work on behalf of refugees, displaced, or stateless peoples is eligible to be nominated.
- Former and current NRC staff or UNHCR staffs, including United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) working for UNHCR offices, are ineligible.
- Self-nominations are strongly discouraged. The following are considered self-nominations:
- Individuals or organizations nominating themselves.
- Candidates may be individuals, groups or organizations. Every Nansen Refugee Award winner spends an extraordinary amount of time and effort to help the forcibly displaced:
- The winner’s work goes beyond the call of duty and outside of normal activities;
- The winner’s work demonstrates courage – the winner might at times face personal risk for his/her/their work;
- The winner’s work has a direct positive impact on the lives of forcibly displaced or stateless people;
- The work is connected to a major displacement issue or situation.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill the nomination form via given website.
For more information, Please visit UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award 2018.