Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award

Organized by RYCO Local Branch Kosovo* and the German Embassy in Kosovo

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, RYCO Local Branch Kosovo and the German Embassy in Kosovo are pleased to announce the second Harmony Hero Awards. These awards recognize young individuals and informal groups who have made significant contributions to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and dealing with the past through community work.

The Harmony Hero Awards aim to celebrate these efforts and showcase successful initiatives to inspire others to engage in peacebuilding activities. By highlighting the achievements of these young heroes, we hope to encourage a broader commitment to reconciliation and community development.

Award Categories:

• Community Engagement and Advocacy: For those who have initiated grassroots peace initiatives in their community, and for activists raising awareness and advocating for peace and social justice in their community.
• Innovative Technological Initiatives: For those who have used technology innovatively for peacebuilding in their community.
• Art and Creativity: For those using visual arts, music, theater, literature, or other creative expressions to promote peace, reconciliation, and address past conflicts in their community.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Individuals or informal groups aged 15-29 from Kosovo.
• Nominees can only be considered for one award category.
• Both self-nominations and nominations by others are accepted.

Nomination Process:
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For questions, contact kosovo@rycowb.org.

Prizes:

Each winner will receive a monetary prize of 500 euros, and a trophy.

Important Dates:

Nominations open on the 13th of August and will be close on the 5th of September. Date and location of the Award Ceremony is to be announced.

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.