Human Dignity Award
Irish award
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The Human Dignity Award is an award made by the All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group, recognising people who have contributed to human dignity.[1] The award was set up in 2014 by Senator Rónán Mullen.
It was originally awarded by the Human Dignity Group, which was founded in 2008 by Mullen.[2] In January 2021, the All-Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group,[3] which is co-chaired by TDs Peter Fitzpatrick and Carol Nolan, was established, on whose behalf the award is now awarded.[4] It is presented annually by the Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann (the lower chamber of the Oireachtas) or by the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann (the Upper house of the Oireachtas).[citation needed]
Recipients
- 2014 – Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder of Mary's Meals in Malawi[5]
- 2015 – Barney Curley, founder of Direct Aid For Africa[6]
- 2016 – Gena Heraty, volunteer worker who runs 'Our Little Brothers and Sisters Orphanage' in Haiti[7]
- 2018 – Br. Kevin Crowley and the Capuchin Day Centre[8]
- 2019 – Sister Consilio and Cuan Mhuire[9]
- 2022 – Ronan Scully, volunteer worker with Self Help Africa and GOAL.[10][11]
- 2023 – Sr. Catherine Lillis, founder of the addiction rehabilitation centre,Tabor House.[12]
