Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy & Support

The award focuses on bringing increased awareness to refugee issues within the Middle East, Africa, and Asia regions while recognizing distinguished service by an organization in support of the forcibly displaced. Since its establishment in 2017, the prize, valued at AED 500,000 has been granted annually. Now applications are open for 2026.

The Award may be bestowed upon an organization operating in the Middle East, Africa and Asia regions (as defined under UNHCR’s terminology) for outstanding work on behalf of the forcibly displaced. Organizations can either self-nominate or be nominated by other individuals or organizations.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, organizations must:

• Nominees must be organizations NOT individuals.
• Nominees must be established, nongovernmental, non-profitable organizations that contribute toward refugee su...