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In 1998, the IAHV established the Human Values Award, a biannual award granted to
honor those individuals who best exemplify the values of the human spirit.
The first award was given to Nelson Mandela, who provided extraordinary leader-ship
in the practice of forgiveness, compassion and nonviolence, in the face of innumerable
assaults to human dignity. The strength of his spirit has been a beacon to many.
The second award was granted in 2000 to Max van der Stoel, the first OSCE (Organization
for Security and Cooperation in Europe) High Commissioner on National Minorities
for his work in the area of human rights and the promotion of peace and security.
AWARD CRITERIA
An international board oversees nominations for the Human Values award. The board
consists of individuals from religion, government, public life and business. In
selecting candidates for the award, the committee looks to the following factors:
- Demonstrates extraordinary commitment to the Human Values which
can unify us as a world tr
- Employs non violent means for creating political and social transformation
- Fosters greater understanding of environmental concerns
Uses culture as a vehicle for peace building
The nominees are outstanding individuals from different walks of life who have achieved
international recognition for their contribution to the betterment of society.
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