^LONDON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Professor Spyridon Flogaitis
(https://www.henleyglobal.com/philanthropy/corporate-social-
responsibility/global-citizen-award/current-laureate), an international
renowned legal scholar, lawyer and civil servant, was awarded the prize
of the Global Citizen Award (https://www.henleyglobal.com/philanthropy/corporate-
social responsibility/global citizen award) 2025 announced. He is
Director and Chairman of the Board of the European Public Law Organization
(https://www1.eplo.int/director) (EPLO), an institution dedicated to
legal reforms and civil values on all continents. This
annual award given by the leading international consulting firm for
Residency and Citizenship Issues Henley & Partners
(https://www.henleyglobal.com/) in collaboration with the Swiss
non-profit humanitarian organization Andan Foundation
(https://www.andan.org/) honors his lifelong commitment
for strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law and the
Access to justice for disadvantaged population groups.
The prestigious award that honors individuals who…
through exceptional courage and commitment to improving and
Awarding support from the global community was presented as part of a
Gala reception during the 19th annual Global Citizenship Conference
(https://www.henleyglobal.com/events/19th-global-citizenship-conference-london)
awarded in London to the Prime Minister, Ambassadors, high-ranking people
Government officials and leading scientists as well as first class
Private customer advisors and asset managers took part.
Professor Flogaitis was recognized for his tireless work to promote the
public law, legal training and institutional reforms,
particularly in regions experiencing democratic instability and the
facing crises, with the Global Citizen Award
excellent. As director and chairman of the board of European Public Law
Organization (EPLO), he has pioneered initiatives to improve local
governance, to train civil servants and to improve access
directed to justice for marginalized groups. His efforts have in
Southeastern Europe and beyond have had a lasting and legal impact
Framework conditions that protect human rights and participation are promoted
of citizens.
The Chairman of Henley & Partners and Founder of the Andan Foundation, Dr.
Christian H. Kaelin (https://chriskalin.com/), praised the outstanding ones
Achievements of the award winner. Professor Flogaitis has shown how the law
can be a transformative force for peace, dignity and inclusion. Be
Commitment to justice, democratic resilience and
Cross-border cooperation illustrates what it means
to be a global citizen. It is an honor to have a leader
honor whose intellect and integrity shaped and future institutions
have inspired generations.”
The presentation of the Global Citizen Award
(https://www.henleyglobal.com/philanthropy/corporate-social-
responsibility/global-citizen-award) is carried out on the basis of a
Majority decision of the Global Citizen Award Committee. The price itself
consists of an individually made sculpture medal
(https://www.henleyglobal.com/philanthropy/corporate-social-
responsibility/global-citizen-award/medal) awarded by the leading Italian
Artist Antonio Nocera, one of the chairman of Global
Citizen Award Committee signed certificate and a cash prize of
$20,000 to support the honoree’s humanitarian efforts
become. In addition, Henley & Partners commits to at least one year
to work closely with the award winner for a long time to make their work known
make it through the company’s network of more than 70
Support branches worldwide.
Since its inception, the Global Citizen Award has had many notable achievements
Personalities honored (https://www.henleyglobal.com/philanthropy/corporate-
social-responsibility/global-citizen-award/previous-laureates). The first
The winner was the German entrepreneur Harald Höppner, who founded the humanitarian
Refugee aid project Sea-Watch (https://sea-watch.org/) was launched
has. Previous award winners include Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of the
Gift of the Givers (https://giftofthegivers.org/) Foundation, Africa’s largest
disaster relief organization; Monique Morrow, co-founder of The Humanized
Internet (https://thehumanizedinternet.com/), a project for digital
Identity verification, which affects an estimated 1.1 billion people
around the world who cannot prove their legal identity
should; Diep Vuong, co-founder and president of the Pacific Links Foundation
(https://pacificlinks.org/) for their advocacy for rights in Southeast Asia
is known about people who have become victims of human trafficking; Prof. Dr.
Padraig O’Malley (https://www.umb.edu/moakley/about/padraig-omalley/), for his
Conflict resolution and reconciliation efforts in Iraq, Northern Ireland and
South Africa; and Zannah Bukar Mustapha (https://futureprowess.org/meet-zannah-
mustapha/), for his humanitarian work in Nigeria, where he helped orphans
supports and advocates for victims of extremist violence. In the past
This year the award went to The Hon. Mohamed Nasheed
(https://raeesnasheed.com/), pioneering human rights activist, former
President of the Maldives and Secretary General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum
(https://cvfv20.org/), awarded in recognition of his leadership in the
global climate protection and his tireless commitment to ecological
Sustainability and the rights of vulnerable nations.
Professor Flogaitis thanked Henley & Partners and the Andan Foundation
for their recognition and said:?I am very honored to receive this award
to obtain. It is an honor to be recognized for my work by the
Values excellence, service and the enduring teachings of my family and
of my homeland.”
For high-resolution images of Prof. Flogaitis at the award ceremony as well as for
For interview requests, please contact:
Sarah Nicklin
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Mobile: +27 72 464 8965
°