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The Council of Europe promotes excellence, innovation, and commitment to human rights and democratic values through a range of prestigious prizes and competitions. These awards highlight individuals, institutions, and initiatives that make a significant difference in justice, human dignity, cultural cooperation, and youth engagement.

  • Raoul Wallenberg Prize
  • Crystal Scales of Justice Prize
  • Junior Crystal Scales of Justice Prize
  • Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
  • Council of Europe North-South Prize
  • European Drug Prevention Prize
  • 'Human Rights in Motion' Award
  • European Diploma for Protected Areas
  • Journalism Excellence Awards "Ethical reporting on Roma and Travellers and combating antigypsyism through the media"
  • The Museum Prize
  • Europe Prize
  • Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment
  • René Cassin European Human Rights Competition
  • European human rights moot court competition
  • Stefano Rodota Award
  • Landscape award of the Council of Europe
  • CEB Award for Social Cohesion
  • The European Series Development Award (2026)
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