Deadline: August 15, 2020
Nominations are invited for the Human Rights Defenders Award 2020. The aim of the award is to honour and publicly recognize the important work of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in Kenya, by giving out awards to men and women who have demonstrated courage and impact in the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The objectives of these awards are to:
- Honor the extraordinary work of HRDs and groups of HRDs in the promotion and protection of human rights;
- Profile the work of HRDs and the challenges they face as agents of social change and transformation;
- Recognize and appreciate the human rights work of young and upcoming HRDs and HRD groups in Kenya and support talent;
- Enhance the safety and protection of all HRDs in Kenya;
- Recognize innovation in engaging with human rights work
Categories
Three awards will be presented to the overall winners:
- The Munir Mazrui lifetime achievement award,
- The HRD of the year award and;
- The upcoming HRD award.