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- Nelson Mandela Prize awarded to Greek and Guinean rights activists by the President of United Nations General Assembly, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande.
- Marianna Vardinoyannis, of Greece, and Doctor Morissana Kouyaté, of Guinea will receive the 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize.
- They will be awarded through the virtual ceremony on 20th July 2020.
- The 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize, is awarded every five years and recognizes those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity,