The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR), a Cyprus-based non-governmental organization, won the 2016 Max van der Stoel Award. Since its foundation in 2003, AHDR has worked for the advancement of historical understanding in Cyprus amongst the public and educators, regardless of ethnic, religious, cultural or social background. It is a bi-communal organization both in terms of its focus and its staff. AHDR demonstrates sustained commitment to building a multilingual and multi-faith society which celebrates diversity and promotes mutual respect and understanding.