UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award 2025

The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award recognizes outstanding dedication and service to forcibly displaced or stateless people. It is awarded annually to an individual, group or organization, with a global laureate receiving US$100,000 and regional winners receiving smaller prizes to support their humanitarian work. Nominations are open to anyone, though self-nominations are discouraged, and there are specific eligibility criteria for nominees.

US$100,000 prize for the global laureate; regional winners receive a smaller prize; recognition and potential support for humanitarian work.

Anyone may nominate a candidate; self-nominations are discouraged; current or former UNHCR employees are not eligible.

Nominations must be submitted via the nomination form; additional information is available on the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award page.