John Humphrey Freedom Award 2006

Rights & Democracy presents the John Humphrey Freedom Award each year to an organization or individual from any country or region of the world, including Canada, for exceptional achievement in the promotion of human rights and democratic development. The Award consists of a grant of $25,000, as well as a speaking tour of Canadian cities to help increase awareness of the recipient’s human rights work.

It is named in honour of the Canadian John Peters Humphrey, a human rights law professor who prepared the first draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

How to submit a nomination :

Rights & Democracy invites you to submit a nomination by mail, fax or e-mail by April 15, 2006 with the following documents:

• a letter describing the nominee, his or her work and why he or she merits this Award
• a curriculum vitae or organizational profile
• supporting documentation such as articles written by or about the nominee
• at least three references (with addresses and phone numbers), who may be contacted by members of the jury for more detailed information

Call for Nominations brochure - PDF (1,611 KB, BILINGUAL)

Eligibility:

• The nominee must be committed to peace and non-violence.
• The nominee must be independent of any political party or governmental affiliation.
• Preference is given to those working at the frontline for the benefit of developing countries, under conditions hostile to the recognition and application of basic human and democratic rights.
• Preference will be given to those involved in the priority issues of Rights & Democracy, namely: democratic development, women's rights, rights of indigenous peoples, globalization and human rights.
• In the case of an individual, the Award is not given posthumously, nor is it given to an organization that is no longer active.
• Former staff or board members of Rights & Democracy are not eligible.
• Self-nominations are not accepted.