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UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
DescriptionDedicated service to humanity, in the promotion of reconciliation and social cohesion, and in community development
StandortNew York
Presented byUNSG
First awarded2014
WebsiteOfficial website

The United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize is awarded every five years by the United Nations on Mandela Day to two individuals, one woman and one man from different geographic regions, in recognition of their dedicated service to humanity, in the promotion of reconciliation and social cohesion, and in community development, guided by the purposes and principles of the UN. It was established in 2014.[1]

Nominations

Written nominations for the Prize can be submitted by Member States and observer States of the UN, entities and intergovernmental organizations, institutions of higher education, independent research centres and institutes, NGOs and laureates of the Prize.

Staff members of any organization of the UN system are not eligible.

List of laureates

References

  1. ^ "Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize". United Nations. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  2. ^ "General Assembly awards first-ever UN Nelson Mandela Prize to nationals of Namibia and Portugal". UN News. 2015-06-22. Retrieved 2020-07-23.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Mandela Prize awarded to Greek and Guinean rights activists". UN News. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2020-07-23.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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