The University of Oslo Human Rights Award – Lisl and Leo Eitinger's Fund
The University of Oslo Human Rights Award is given in recognition of great personal effort and active involvement towards furthering human rights.
Winner in 2026
The University of Oslo Human Rights Award 2026 is awarded to Farida Shaheed. She receives the award for her outstanding and lifelong commitment to human rights, social justice, and gender equality.
Award ceremony
The award ceremony will be held on Thursday, 19 November, at 6:00 p.m. in Gamle festsal (the Old Ceremonial Hall), Karl Johans gate 47, Oslo.
About the award
Lisl and Leo Eitinger's fund was established in 1984.
All winnners
The UiO Human Rights Award has been given to worthy winners from all across the world.
The committee
The prize is awarded by the University Board after recommendation by a prize committee.
Contact and nominations
If you have questions concerning the award or the award ceremony, feel free to email us:
We accept nominations for the award from the middle of January through March 15.