Who are the people standing up for human rights in Kosovo?
Human rights defenders are often the ones who speak up when it is difficult, stand with those whose voices are not heard, and keep pushing for change when it does not come easily.
Their work takes courage, commitment and persistence, and it deserves to be seen and recognized.
For the fifth time Youth Initiative for Human Rights Kosovo (YIHR KS) is opening nominations for the ππͺπ’ππ£ πππππ©π¨ πΌππ©ππ«ππ¨π© π€π π©ππ ππππ§ ππ§ππ―π.
The prize recognizes an individual, a group of individuals, an NGO or an informal civic initiative that has made an important contribution to the protection and promotion of human rights.
This is a chance to recognize the people who keep showing up, speaking out and standing up for human rights.
Do you know a human rights defender whose work deserves to be recognized?
Nominate them for the 2026 Human Rights Activist of the Year Prize.
Find out more about the prize and submit your nomination hereππΌ
https://forms.gle/ZVRH5XKKsqzT2fKJ6