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CALL
FOR NOMINATIONS: THE 2007 MARTIN ENNALS AWARD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
DEFENDERS (MEA)
The Martin Ennals Foundation invites nominations for
its 2007 Award. The deadline is 9th December 2006.
The MEA application form and more information on the Award can be
obtained:
1) from
the MEA website:
www.martinennalsaward.org,
ready for electronic submission, or
2) by
filling out the form below and sending it to the MEA Secretariat: c/o
OMCT, PO Box 21, CH-1211 Geneva 8, Switzerland.
Tel: +4122 8094925. Fax: +4122 8094929. E-mail:
info@martinennalsaward.org.
The Award is granted annually to an individual, or
exceptionally an organisation, in recognition of their commitment and
ongoing endeavour in the defence and promotion of human rights. Nominees
must currently be involved in work for the promotion and
protection of human rights. Special account is taken of those who have
demonstrated an active record of combating human rights violations by
courageous and innovative means. The MEA aims to encourage individuals
or organisations, particularly those who are working in conditions
hostile to fundamental human rights and who are in need of protection.
The present value of the annual Award is 20’000
Euros, to be used for further work in the field of human rights. The
following organisations participate in the Jury: Amnesty International,
Human Rights Watch, Front Line, Human Rights First, International
Federation for Human Rights, the World Organisation Against Torture,
International Commission of Jurists, International Service for Human
Rights, Diakonie Germany, Huridocs and International Alert.
Past recipients are : 2006 Akbar Ganji (Iran) and
Arnold Tsunga (Zimbabwe); 2005 Aktham Naisse (Syria); 2004 Lida Yusupova
(Russia); 2003 Alirio Uribe Muñoz (Colombia); 2002 Jacqueline Moudeina
(Chad); 2001 Peace Brigades International; 2000 Immaculée Birhaheka (D.R.
Congo); 1999 Natasha Kandic (Yugoslavia); 1998 Eyad Rajab El Sarraj
(Palestine); 1997 Samuel Ruiz García (Mexico); 1996 Clement Nwankwo
(Nigeria); 1995 Asma Jahangir (Pakistan); 1994 Harry Wu (China).
Martin Ennals (1927-1991)
was instrumental to the modern human rights movement. He creatively
pursued ideas ahead of his time and was the driving force behind other
organisations. His deep desire was to see more cooperation among NGOs.
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THE MARTIN ENNALS AWARD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
NOMINATION FORM
(to be sent to
info@martinennalsaward.org)
Procedures & Guidelines
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Anybody can nominate any individual or organisation
by filling out the appropriate form. Please note that neither
individuals nor organisations may nominate themselves.
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Nominees must currently be involved in work for the
promotion and protection of human rights. Special account is taken
of those who have demonstrated an active record of combating human
rights violations by courageous and innovative means. The Award aims
to encourage individuals and organisations, in particular those who
are working for the rights of others in conditions hostile to
fundamental human rights and who are in need of protection.
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Nominations for next year’s award should reach the
Martin Ennals Foundation (MEF) by 9th December.
Receipt of nominations will not be acknowledged.
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The selection of the winning candidate is made by the
Jury of the Martin Ennals Foundation. Following the selection, the
announcement of the laureate is made in March/April.
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Support material is welcome, however any
documentation attached to the nomination form should be copies as
none will be returned.
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Should the candidate reach the final stage of the
selection procedure, the MEF may request further information and
documentation concerning candidates, and reserves the right to make
the names of the short-listed candidates public.
Name of Candidate:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
Brief curriculum vitae
of the candidate including a short description of
recent activities for the protection of human rights and their impact
(max. 100 words):
Reasons why the candidate merits the Award
(max. 100 words):
References (by consent) and their
address/telephone/fax/e-mail:
1.
2.
3.
Nomination submitted by
(name, signature, address, telephone, fax, e-mail):
Place/Date:
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