The International Development Research Centre is a public corporation dedicated to helping developing countries find long-term solutions to social economic and environmental problems. IDRC's program areas include: social and economic equity;…
The 10,000-euro prize is awarded in memory of the lifetime of political work carried out by former Bavarian Prime Minister and long-time Chairman of the CSU, Franz Josef Strauss. It is presented to outstanding figures from the worlds of politics,…
The Prize honours the work of an individual or an organization which has made a notable contribution to the defence and /or promotion of freedom of expression anywhere in the world, especially if risks have been involved.
Nominees for the award must have made substantial and long-term contributions in furtherance of civil rights, civil liberties, and/or human rights outside the United States. Nominees must be a lawyer or judge, but from any jurisdiction. Nomination…
The Ginetta Sagan Fund of Amnesty International USA was created to recognize and assist women who are working to protect the liberty and lives of women and children in areas where human rights violations are widespread. Deadline: 1 November
Given biennially, the award was created in 1993 by the late Alan Gleitsman to honor leadership in social activism that has improved the quality of life in countries and inspired others to do the same. The honoree receives $125,000 and a specially…
Recognizes the contributions of individuals or organizations to the protection and advancement of human rights in their own countries and around the world.
The Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights has been established to honour Jonathan Mann and help to call continued attention to the vital links between health and human rights. The Award is presented annually to a leading practitioner…
Awarded to a lawyer, regardless of nationality or Bar, who has encountered personal suffering through the defence of human rights, the supremacy of law, or the struggle against racism and intolerance of any form. Nomination deadline: 28 February 2014