Creation of a National Prize for Human Rights and Social Cohesion

The Mauritanian government adopted a new decree establishing the National Prize for Human Rights and Social Cohesion. It was announced during the weekly cabinet meeting today, Wednesday 03 November 2021 , under the Presidency of His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani, President of the Republic . This new prize will be awarded every two years to independent associations and personalities, in recognition of their efforts to promote and protect human rights and social cohesion.