Siðmennt’s fourth annual Humanist Award was given to the Icelandic Red Cross for its unique and unselfish Humanitarian work in protecting life and promoting health in Iceland and other parts of

the world. In her presentation speech, Siðmennt president Hope Knutsson stated that Red Cross projects touch on a broad range of activities for example the purchase and operation of ambulances, day centers for psychiatric clients, shelters for homeless women, assistance to prisoners and poor people, emergency services in natural disasters, a crisis hotline for people with problems, reception programs for refugees, and assistance to asylum seekers.