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UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
October 5 , 2019
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- Human rights lawyer Azizbek Ashurov, who helped end statelessness in his home country of Kyrgystan, is this year’s winner of the UNHCR prestigious Nansen Refugee Award.
- He and his organization, Ferghana Valley Lawyers Without Borders, have helped more than 10,000 people gain Kyrgyz nationality.
- Kyrgystan is the first country in the world to eliminate statelessness.
About the Award
- The award is named after Fridjof Nansen — scientist, polar explorer and the first High Commissioner for Refugees.
- It is given to an individual, group, or organization in recognition of outstanding service to the cause of refugees, displaced or stateless people.
- It was established in 1954.
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