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Nominations are requested for the Reykjavík City Human Rights Awards 2024. Individuals, groups, associations, or institutions that have notably promoted human rights can be nominated.
Nominations should be sent along with justification to mannrettindi@reykjavik.is
The deadline for nominations is May 5, 2024.
The recipient of the Reykjavík City Human Rights Awards will receive a cash prize of 600,000 kr.
The prize will be presented at Höfði by the Mayor of Reykjavík on May 16, which is the City of Reykjavík Human Rights Day.
The purpose of the Human Rights Awards is to highlight Reykjavík City's Human Rights Policy and the importance of a society that respects human rights.
The selection committee for the awards is appointed by the Human Rights & Violence Prevention Council of Reykjavík City for one year at a time. The three appointed jury members will have worked on matters of equal opportunities and human rights.