Nansen Award winners show compassion for refugees is far from fading
The #un refugee agency’s (#unhcr) prestigious #nansenaward is shining a light on the people proving that compassion and solidarity with displaced communities remain strong – even in some of the most difficult places on earth.
This year’s honourees include five remarkable laureates from Cameroon, Mexico, Ukraine, Iraq and Tajikistan, each recognised for their courage, empathy and determination to protect people forced to flee.
Established in 1954, the award celebrates those who go far beyond the call of duty to support refugees, internally displaced people and the stateless.
Announcing the winners, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, said their actions demonstrate that humanity continues to prevail.
“This year’s laureates remind us that, even in dark times, compassion remains undimmed,” he said.
“Their unwavering commitment to protecting and uplifting displaced people offers hope and inspiration. They embody the spirit of Nansen – a belief that every person forced to flee, wherever they are, deserves dignity, safety and hope.”
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/12/1166550