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Awards Ceremony for the International Competition for Artists from Minorities – 2026 Theme: "War and Reconciliation"
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Open in the appAwards Ceremony for the International Competition for Artists from Minorities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2026 Theme: "War and Reconciliation" An evening dedicated to art and human rights Join us on November 24,… Awards Ceremony for the International Competition for Artists from Minorities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2026 Theme: "War and Reconciliation" An evening dedicated to art and human rights Join us on November 24, 2026 at the Arts Centre of the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) for an exceptional evening celebrating the awards ceremony of the 5th edition of the International Competition for Artists from Minorities, organized this year around the theme "War and Reconciliation". At this event, the public will discover the works and journeys of nine award winners, invited to Geneva for the occasion. The artistic creations of the 2026 winners bear witness to the realities of war, displacement, exclusion and violence, but also to dynamics of resilience, healing and reconciliation. Since 2022, this competition has been organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in partnership with Freemuse, Minority Rights Group International (MRG), the Ecolint Arts Centre and the City of Geneva. It provides a unique platform for artists from minorities who are committed, through art, to defending human rights around the world. Exhibition of the winners' works The awards ceremony will be accompanied by an exhibition bringing together a selection of works by the award winners. Through singular perspectives and varied artistic expressions, these creations explore the consequences of conflicts, possible paths toward reconciliation, and the fundamental role of art and culture in promoting human rights and building fairer and more inclusive societies. The exhibition is accessible (free of charge) at the Arts Centre from November 5 to December 18, 2026. Practical information Program - 7:00pm-8:00pm: opening speeches, presentation of…