On June 20, the Spanish government, through the Secretariat of State for International Cooperation and the Casa de América, will hold an event to award the Bartolomé de las Casas Prize. This prize recognizes organizations and individuals working to defend and protect the rights of indigenous peoples. The event marks the culmination of 29 editions of the prize and the beginning of a new stage in its management.
The prize winners for 2022 and 2018 will receive commemorative medals during the event. The 2022 winners, ex-aequo, are Mexico's Centro Alternativo para el Desarrollo Integral Indígena A.C. (CADIN) and Bolivia's Centro de Investigación Diseño Artesanal y Comercialización Cooperativa (CIDAC). The 2018 winner was the Alianza de Mujeres Indígenas de Centro América y Caribe (AMICAM). These organizations and individuals have been recognized for their crucial work in defending indigenous peoples' rights, women's rights, and combating violence.
The Bartolomé de las Casas Prize has consistently honored organizations and indigenous women leaders for their efforts in protecting indigenous communities, promoting sustainability, and preserving culture. The prize emphasizes the importance of intersectionality, recognizing the unique challenges faced by women as both indigenous and female. The event aims to highlight the role of these organizations in promoting sustainable development and equality.
The award ceremony takes place as Spain prepares to assume its temporary presidency of the European Union. The priorities for this presidency include social, economic, and environmental transitions, as well as the economy of care, which is essential for advancing gender equality and protecting the planet's sustainability. This context underscores the significance of the Bartolomé de las Casas Prize in promoting these values.
With this event, the Dirección General de Políticas para el Desarrollo Sostenible (DGPOLDES) will transfer the management of the prize to the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID). This change marks a new stage for the prize, which will continue to recognize and support organizations working to defend indigenous peoples' rights.
The event will take place at the Casa de América on June 20 at 12:30 PM. Those interested can follow the ceremony live. The Bartolomé de las Casas Prize has become a significant recognition of efforts to promote indigenous rights, sustainability, and equality. Its continuation under AECID's management is expected to further enhance its impact.
As the event approaches, attention is focused on the role of organizations and individuals in promoting sustainable development and social justice. The Bartolomé de las Casas Prize serves as a testament to the Spanish government's commitment to these causes. The award ceremony will be an important moment to acknowledge the efforts of those working to create a more equitable and sustainable world.
Key points
- The Spanish government awards the Bartolomé de las Casas Prize to organizations defending indigenous peoples' rights.
- The prize winners for 2022 and 2018 will receive commemorative medals during the event.
- The event marks a new stage in the prize's management, with AECID taking over from DGPOLDES.
