Human Rights

WOMEN’S AFFAIRS, EQUALITY, MINORITY RIGHTS

THE 10 FINALISTS

We honour political work that promotes coexistence, in spite of our conflicting personal political views. We are looking for political leaders who take a stand for equality regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other orientation, nation or social origins, wealth, birth or other factors.

Violence Algorithm

The Violence Algorithm establishes a coordinated institutional response to domestic violence and supports integrated prevention mechanisms.

Minority SafePack Initiative

This programme promotes linguistic diversity and minority languages in Europe through cultural support, policy making, and the creation of a European Language Diversity Centre.

Handicap Equality Mission

A programme aims to simplify government procedures for disabled people, created for and alongside the people with disabilities and their families.

MatGlad – FoodHappy

A simple cooking app for people with mental impairments helps them prepare their own meals to strengthen their self-esteem.

Factory of Hope

A programme in Chieuti expands the range of services for people with mental disabilities, and offers a way of inclusion in an olive processing and bottling factory.

Rainbow Crossings

A small Swedish town paints its road signs in rainbow colours, calling on residents to respect LGBTQ rights and reminding them that it is okay to be different.