Franciscans International Inaugural Award of Human Rights 2010

April 6, 2010

Rev. Fr. Dionysius Mintoff OFM, of the Franciscan OFM Province in Malta, was awarded with the ”Inaugural award of Human Rights 2010″ at the Franciscans International in Geneva. The celebration was held at the Franciscans International Offices in Geneva on the 9th April 2010.

franciscan-international-inaugural-award-of-human-rights-2010-2Fr. Dionysius was one of two Franciscans who simultaneously shared their dream of Franciscans working for justice at the United Nations (UN), in 1982. The seed that he planted with Sr. Elizabeth Cameron OSF (RIP) grew into what is now known as Franciscans International, (FI), the first collaborative ministry of the whole Franciscan Family.

Extracts from messages of congratulations

I know very well that you spared no effort and continue your hard work to help suffering humanity especially with your activities in the Peace Lab. You certainly deserve the award.
On behalf of myself and all the people of Malta I send you my congratulations with my wishes for good health, peace and many years to carry on your work for the benefit of all.
Dr. George Abela – President of the Republic of Malta


Fr. Mintoff’s past has been a life dedicated to other. In spite of his advanced age he remains active and alert;
by no means is he ready to rest on his laurels; his energy is legend and so it remain.
Dr. Tonio Borg – Minister of Foreign Affairs


The Award presented by Franciscans International to you is a living witness of your hard and long work in the Peace Lab for the past forty years, in a variety of actions in favour of peace, justice and solidarity among the poor.
Dr. Joseph Muscat – Opposition leader


Really the Award is in the exact place. You deserve more then one Award. Your known effort to help the needy, the refugees and the troubled people and your love and tolerance regarding the people of other faiths, one great example for the leaders of all religions.
I am sure that with motivate you to do more good deeds, charity and sacrifices.
Imam Mohammad El-Sadi – Head of the Islam Community Malta