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THE UNHCR NANSEN REFUGEE AWARD

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Each year, the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award recognizes several individuals, groups or organizations that have shown exceptional dedication in protecting and assisting refugees, internally displaced or stateless people.
The nomination period for the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is now open and will run from January 24 until March 20, 2024. 

If you know of an inspiring candidate, please submit your nomination now. You can use this guide to prepare your answers in advance before submitting the online form here.

For any questions, please write to the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award team at [email protected].

The 2023 global laureate received a commemorative medal and a monetary prize of US$100,000 to be reinvested in the humanitarian initiatives for which they are being recognized. Regional winners also received some financial or material support to further their humanitarian work. 

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