North-South Prize of the Council of Europe

The North-South Prize is awarded each year since 1995 to two candidates (activists, personalities or organisations) who have stood out for their exceptional commitment to promoting North-South solidarity.

The candidates (if natural person, preferably a man and a woman) must have distinguished themselves in the following areas: protection of human rights, defence of pluralist democracy, public awareness raising on issues of global interdependence and solidarity. Despite the variety of nationalities and fields of action of those that have received the Prize since its creation, they all have in common a strong commitment to the promotion of North-South partnership.

Regulations

2024 Laureates

H.E. Miguel Ángel Moratinos

H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General holding the post of High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), is recognized for his distinguished career in diplomacy and international relations, dedicated to advancing peace and intercultural dialogue.

The initiative enabling refugees to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The initiative supporting refugee participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games (led by the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Refuge Foundation, and the International Paralympic Committee), challenges stereotypes about refugees and people with disabilities in sports. By competing globally, refugee athletes exemplify resilience and raise awareness about the need for greater inclusion, equal rights, and the unifying power of sport rooted in fair play and tolerance.

2023 Laureates

Amina Bouayach

Ms. Amina Bouayach was selected by the Jury in recognition of her commitment to the promotion of Human Rights, gender equality and the prevention of torture on a regional and continental levels. The Prize aims as well to recognise Ms. Bouayach´s engagement in political advocacy for the abolition of death penalty, as well as her work to reinforce both civil society structures in the Mediterranean region and North-South cooperation based on common democratic values.

Global Campus of Human Rights

Global Campus of Human Rights was selected in recognition of its crucial work in ensuring a high-quality accessible Human Rights education and nurturing a North-South dialogue within a community of academics, students, lawyers, and experts to support universal Human Rights and democratic values.