international awards
The UNETCHAC International Award is presented to individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves in different fields in their efforts to protect children living in situations of particular vulnerability.
UNETCHAC International Award 2025 - fifth edition
2 December 2025, Rome, Italy
Mr. Alessandro Ienzi for his profound commitment to the protection of human rights including the one of the children through innovative methods of the arts and theatre
Mehmet Aliu - Hertica on behalf of the Hertica Family.
For their invaluable contribution to the protection and education of children during the conflict in Kosovo.
The establishment of the “Home Schools” system stands as a unique and powerful example of civil resistance, offering education and hope to children who endured the devastating impact of the war.
Mr. Junior Nzita Nsuami For his profound commitment and the significant work carried out through “Paix pour l’Enfance", which aims to give voice and hope to children affected by the devastating consequences of war.
UNETCHAC International Award 2024 - fourth edition
4 December 2024, Rome, Italy
Mr. Alfredo Santoloci, Orchestra conductor and composer; founder of Blind Inclusive Orchestra
H.E. Ms. Blanka Jamnišek, Ambassador, founder of the “Our Rights” project (Slovenia), and
Ms. Anica Mikuš Kos, pediatrician and child psychologist, president of the Slovene Philanthropy
Mr. Fabio Massimo Abenavoli, Doctor and president of Emergenza Sorrisi Onlus
UNETCHAC International Award 2023 - third edition
10 November 2023, Rome, Italy
Ms. Grazia Di Michele, Italian singer-songwriter
Mr. Americo Sardinha, coordinator of Bravo project (Mozambique), Comunità di Sant’Egidio
Ms. Marini De Livera, Sri Lankan lawyer and social activist.