The French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) has opened applications for the 2025 French Republic Human Rights Prize, inviting individuals and non-governmental organizations to apply.
This annual award, established in 1988, aims to recognize and support field projects that promote and protect human rights. For this edition, the prize is specifically focused on combatting Trafficking and Exploitation of Children.
Applicants should propose field projects that operate with a human rights approach, working to prevent and fight against the trafficking and exploitation of children while upholding children’s rights.
Projects that offer comprehensive support for young people, implement transformative actions, ensure restorative efforts, and actively involve children themselves will be highly valued.
Such initiatives can include public awareness campaigns, identifying victims, providing rehabilitation, training professionals, advocating for policy changes, or ensuring access to justice.
Five outstanding projects will be awarded the prestigious Human Rights Prize, and five additional projects will receive a “Special Mention”.
To be considered, a complete application dossier, written in French, must be submitted to the CNCDH general secretariat by the deadline of September 14, 2025, at midnight.
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The French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) is accepting applications for the 2025 French Republic Human Rights Prize.
This prestigious annual award, established in 1988, honors individuals and non-governmental organizations for their efforts in promoting and protecting human rights. The focus for the 2025 edition is on combatting the trafficking and exploitation of children. Eligible projects should adopt a comprehensive human rights approach that focuses on prevention, advocacy, and support for children and their rights.
Projects recognized will offer extensive support to young people, implement transformative and restorative actions, and engage children in their operations.
Initiatives such as public awareness campaigns, victim identification, professional training, policy advocacy, and access to justice are encouraged.
Five selected projects will receive the Human Rights Prize, while an additional five projects will receive a "Special Mention."
Applicants must submit a complete application dossier, in French, to the CNCDH general secretariat by September 14, 2025, at midnight to be considered for the award.
