Nominations open for Human Rights Recognition Awards

Donor Name: Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue

Reference URL:https://gchragd.org/human-rights-recognition-awards-2026/

The Human Rights Recognition Awards honor individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional courage and resilience in protecting human rights during armed conflict, occupation, and insecurity.

The 2026 edition is dedicated to recognizing the courage and resilience of those who defend human dignity and safety in the world’s most challenging crisis zones, including Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Ukraine, Syria, and Myanmar.

The awards aim to honor exceptional efforts that uphold human dignity and promote human rights under the most difficult conditions, highlighting practical action, innovative ideas, and tangible results that help affected populations remain safe and have their rights respected during crises.

There are four award categories: the Award for the Protection of Human Rights in Armed Conflict, the Award for Documentation, Justice and Accountability, the Award for Human Dignity and Resilience in Conflict-Affected Communities (each with a CHF 1,000 prize), and the Humanitarian Response Award (honorary, non-monetary).

Three award categories each carry a prize of CHF 1,000 (approximately $1,100 USD), while the Humanitarian Response Award is honorary and non-monetary. Award recipients also benefit from increased visibility through the Geneva Centre’s platforms and networks, and opportunities to connect with other human rights advocates.

The program recognizes advocacy, legal assistance, community-based initiatives, monitoring, prevention, direct support, evidence collection, legal advocacy, victim representation, psychosocial support, educational activities, livelihood recovery, reconciliation, and humanitarian leadership in crisis situations.

Eligible nominees include individuals, NGOs, organizations, networks, and communities whose work protects and defends human rights, documents violations, supports victims, or strengthens conflict-affected communities. Nominations are open to all countries and can be submitted by any individual or organization, including self-nominations. Submissions must include a statement of achievements, supporting evidence (up to three pages), and at least two references.

For more information, visit Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue.

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