The Villa Decius Association announces a call for nominations for the 12th Polish Prize of Sérgio Vieira de Mello, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (2002-2003).
The deadline for nominations is 30 June 2015. The nominations must be submitted online via the online nomination form available at the website: www.mello.villa.org.pl. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in October at the annual international conference held at Villa Decius.
The Polish Prize of Sérgio Vieira de Mello, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (2002-2003), was founded by the Villa Decius Association in 2003. It is awarded to individuals and non-governmental organizations from Poland and abroad for their activities for the peaceful co-existence and cooperation between societies, religions and cultures. The winner is selected by a Panel of Judges made up of High Representatives of the following: the President of the Republic of Poland; UN High Commissioner for Refugees; Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Poland; Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Poland; Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Institute of National Remembrance; Polish Commissioner for Civil Rights Protection, Embassies, Consulates and Foundations supporting actions of the Villa Decius Association in matters related to human rights; Founders of the Prize; Chairman and Director of the Villa Decius Association.
For more information, visit: villa.org.pl/villa/aktualnosci-post/12-edycja-polskiej-nagrody-im-sergio-vieira-de-mello-zloz-wniosek-nominacyjny/