PNGO Network Wins French Republic HR Award
Date : 18/11/2009 Time : 18:36
PARIS,
November 18, 2009 (WAFA)- The jury of the French National Consultant
Committee for Human Rights in France selected the Palestinian
Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO) as one of the five
winners -among candidates from all over the world - for the French
Republic Human Rights Award 2009.
The jury considers that PNGO network deserves this prize because of its work to defend human rights.
the French Foreign
Minister Bernard Kouchner will hand over the Human Rights Award to
PNGO in Paris on December 10, 2009, on the occasion of the 61st
Anniversary of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights. In addition,
PNGO network will receive a 15,000 Euros grant, as a contribution to
execute its activities for defending freedoms and strengthening human
rights.
PNGO network is a
civil and democratic body which seeks to support, consolidate and
strengthen the Palestinian civil society on the basis of the principles
of democracy, social justice and sustainable development. It is a
Palestinian NGOs umbrella organization comprising 132 member
organizations working in different developmental fields in Jerusalem,
the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
PNGO network was
established in September 1993, after the signing of the Oslo Accords,
with the objective of enhancing coordination, consultation and
cooperation among the different sectors of civil society. PNGO network
serves as an essential coordination mechanism for the NGO sector at the
local, regional, and international levels.
PNGO network
expresses today its gratitude and appreciation for being awarded this
essential prize. PNGO network dedicates this award to the Palestinian
people, and to the national organizations which struggle to reach the
Palestinian national rights and rule of law.
PNGO network
considered this award as a message of appreciation and support to the
Palestinian civil society organizations' efforts. These organizations
work in very hard and complicated conditions, facing the Israeli
occupation, to strengthen human rights, defend freedoms, and promote
the restoration of the national unity in Palestine.
PNGO network
affirmed that being rewarded such prize will support its efforts to
strengthen and support the Palestinian civil society, raising its voice
on different levels, and developing the Palestinian society.