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President Horta presents 17th Edition of the Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Awards to five recipients

President Horta presents 17th Edition of the Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Awards to five recipients

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DILI, 10 december 2024 (TATOLI) – The President of the Republic Jose Ramos Horta, presented the 17th Edition of the Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Award to five distinguished recipients today at the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace.

The Sérgio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Award is an initiative launched in 2008 by President Horta with the aim of recognizing the contribution of Timorese citizens, foreign citizens, governmental or non-governmental organizations, the process of promotion, protection, and defense of human rights in Timor-Leste.

The awards are given in two different categories, namely: In Civil and Political Rights, being awarded to individuals and organizations that have made remarkable contributions to the promotion and protection of civil and political rights in the country. In Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, being attributed to those who have made a significant contribution to the promotion and defense of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

This year’s recipients in the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights category are:

1.    Viquiano Gama da Costa

2.    Sentru Dezenvolvimentu Inkluzivu

3.    Father Augusto Hermenegildo Nunes, OFM, Conv

4.    Hipólito Alves dos Santos

5.    Ezequiel Fernandes de Oliveira

“Today, we honor these remarkable individuals and organizations who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to advancing human rights in our nation,” said President Ramos-Horta. “Their dedication to promoting and protecting civil and political rights embodies the very spirit of this award and the legacy of Sergio Vieira de Mello.”

In accordance with Decree-Law No. 15/2009 of March 18, each recipient received a certificate and a cash prize of US$10,000.

 

 

Journalist: Jose Belarmino de Sa
Editor: Filomeno Martins 

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