Human Dignity Award

Human Dignity Award, is an award made by the Irish Government (Oireachtas), recognising people who have contributed to Human Dignity. It is presented annually by the Ceann Comhairle (Speaker) of the Dáil (Irish Parliament).

The award was set up in 2014 by Senator Rónán Mullen, and recognises "a person or group whose commitment to the promotion of human dignity has been exemplary". It is awarded by the Oireachtas Human Dignity Group.[1] Mullen later formed the Human Dignity Alliance party, opposed to abortion and same-sex marriage.

Awardees
  • 2014 - Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder of Mary's Meals in Malawi[2]
  • 2015 - Barney Curley, founder of Direct Aid For Africa[3]
  • 2016 - Gena Heraty, volunteer worker who runs 'Our Little Brothers and Sisters Orphanage' in Haiti[4]
  • 2018 - Br. Kevin Crowley and the Capuchin Day Centre[5]
  • 2019 - Sister Consilio and Cuan Mhuire

References
  1. "NUI Seanad Election 2020 Candidate Profile – Mullen, Rónán Thomas". www.nui.ie. NUI. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  2. Dream of child with dying mother to have food and go to school started Marys Meals Journal.ie, December 11, 2014.
  3. Ireland's most famous gambler receives special award for charity work by Bimpe Archer, Irish News, October 31, 2015.
  4. Oireachtas honours Mayo Missionary
  5. Ireland: Capuchin, Br Kevin Crowley receives Human Dignity Award by Matt Moran, Independent Catholic News, December 12, 2018.
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