2020 Max van der Stoel Award Ceremony

On 19 November 2021, in The Hague, the Netherlands, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre from Ireland will be awarded the 2020 Max van der Stoel Award in recognition of its continued efforts to strengthen the genuine integration of Ireland’s society by advocating for and protecting the rights of the Traveller and Roma communities. 

According to the Jury, Pavee Point “courageously and continuously seeks to celebrate the cultures and traditions of Traveller and Roma communities in an inclusive manner by advocating for participation, social justice and genuine equality at the regional, national and international levels. Pavee Point supports the integration of Ireland’s diverse society through education and healthcare initiatives, and works to combat violence against women and support participation in programmes that bridge economic and societal inequalities.” 

The award, co-sponsored by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) and the Dutch Foreign Ministry, recognizes extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the position of national minorities across the OSCE countries.