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Fundación El Compromiso
Fundación El Compromiso is a spanish foundation for international development cooperation. It won the 2006 Jaime Brunet International Prize, Jaime Brunet International Human Rights Award for its work in Sierra Leone. History Founded in 1994 in Spain, El Compromiso (Registro Ministerio del Interior nº.141.254) formally became a foundation in April 2000 (Registro de Fundaciones Asistenciales, nº. 28/1.154). The foundation is dedicated to international education, training, and exchange. El Compromiso partners with foundations, governments, corporations, Non-governmental organization, NGOs, and other institutions to develop and implement programs that impact the local and international community. El Compromiso provides global services that benefit children, men, and women in 22 countries. The foundation's primary objective is to help find solutions to some of the greatest challenges faced by the most marginalized and unprotected members of society, especially those in developing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime Brunet International Prize
The Jaime Brunet International Prize was established in 1998 with the objective of distinguishing people, organizations and institutions that promote the defence of human rights. It is awarded by the Jaime Brunet Foundation of the UPNA (Public University of Navarre). This award also aims to recognize the work of those who fight to eliminate situations of inhumane or degrading treatment in violation of people's inherent rights to dignity. The prize consists of a diploma, a sculpture commemorating the award and €36,000 in cash. Jaime Brunet Romero Jaime Brunet Romero (born July 20, 1926) was of a family that settled in Guipúzcoa in the 18th century. He studied law at the University of Valladolid, where he would later serve as assistant professor. Through his travels, he came to understand the extent of discrimination, violence and abuse committed by the powerful affecting the weak, and how people's most basic rights were infringed every day. He used his fortune to create a foundat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |