The University of Oslo Human Rights Award – Lisl and Leo Eitinger's Fund
The University of Oslo Human Rights Award is given in recognition of great personal effort and active involvement towards furthering human rights.
Winner in 2025
The University of Oslo Human Rights Award 2025 is awarded to Brian Dooley. He has dedicated his career to advocating human rights and bringing greater global attention to less visible issues.
Join the celebration of this year's winner
Brian Dooley visits Scene Domus Bibliotheca in Oslo on 8 December, during Oslo Peace Days.
About the award
Lisl and Leo Eitinger's fund was established in 1984.
All winnners
The UiO Human Rights Award has been given to worthy winners from all across the world.
The committee
The prize is awarded by the University Board after recommendation by a prize committee.
Contact and nominations
If you have questions concerning the award or the award ceremony, feel free to email us:
We accept nominations for the award from the middle of January through March 15.