The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces the decision to extend the deadline for submission of nominations or proposals for the 2nd annual "Stella Soulioti" Human Rights Award on Tuesday, 15 November, for submission of nominations or proposals for 2022. Anyone interested may either put themselves forward or nominate other individuals, groups or Organizations for the Award, by completing the relevant form, as appropriate, available through the links provided below.
Nominations or proposals can be submitted by/for persons or groups of persons legally residing in Cyprus, as well as by/for Non-Governmental Organizations registered and active in the Republic of Cyprus. Governmental authorities cannot be nominated or take part in the process. In office government officials and/ or high level public officials are excluded for nominating individuals, groups or Organizations for the Award.
The Award is accompanied by a prize of 10,000 Euro, which is intended to support the activities of the winning person/group/Organization in the field of protection and promotion of human rights in Cyprus.
Duly completed application or nomination forms should be addressed via post to "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Presidential Palace Avenue, 1447 Nicosia", with the envelope clearly marked on the outside "Human Rights Award", att. to Ms. M. SPATHI
For more information or clarification you may call on (+357) 22651229 or send an e-mail to humanrightsaward@mfa.gov.cy.