Human Rights First announced a call for nominations for the 2024 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award. Nominations are due by September 23, 2024.
“Honoring those who champion human rights despite immense personal risk is at the heart of what we do,” said Human Rights First President and CEO Sue Hendrickson. “This award stands as a testament to the power of individuals to make a difference, even in the face of adversity.”
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Individuals or organizations can submit nominations. Nominees will be judged based on the following criteria:
- The nominee’s work is unique or particularly distinctive.
- The nominee’s work has been effective in advancing human rights in a country other than the United States.
- The nominee faces risk or insecurity as a result of their work.
- The nominee would benefit significantly from receiving the Baldwin Award in the form of enhanced protection or in any other way.
The nomination form can be found [here].
For any questions about the award or the nomination process, please contact Human Rights First at BaldwinAward2024@humanrightsfirst.org.
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