CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MARTIN ENNALS AWARD
The Martin Ennals Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2010 award for
human rights defenders. The deadline is 9 December 2009.
The award, worth 20,000 Swiss Francs (US$17,500), is given annually to
individuals or organisations that have demonstrated an exceptional record
of combating human rights violations by courageous and innovative means.
Special consideration is given to those who are at risk and in need of
immediate protection.
This year's award went to Emad Baghi, a leading Iranian human rights
defender based in Tehran. Baghi has been a vociferous opponent of the death
penalty in Iran and has campaigned to challenge interpretations of Islamic
law on the subject. He has spent four years in prison within the last
decade and still faces charges related to his work for prisoners' rights.
To download a nomination form or get more information, please visit:
Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders:
http://www.martinennalsaward.org/
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
MARTIN ENNALS AWARD
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