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Nansen Refugee Award


 

The Nansen Refugee Award formerly known as the Nansen Medal is given annually by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to recognize outstanding service to the couse of refugees.

Related Topics:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - Refugees

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The award was first given in 1955 and since 1979 a monetary prize has been added to the medal. In 2005 the monetary prize consisted of $100,000.

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