Rights & Democracy is a non-partisan, independent Canadian institution created by an Act of Parliament in 1988 to promote democratic development and respect for the human rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights.

AWARD
2011 marks the 20th year in which Rights & Democracy (International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development) proudly presents the John Humphrey Award to an organization or individual from any region of the world including Canada for outstanding achievement in the promotion of democratic development or respect for human rights. The Award consists of a $30,000 grant and a speaking tour of Canadian cities to increase public awareness of the laureate’s work. It is named in honour of the late John Peters Humphrey, the Canadian law professor who prepared the first draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

ELIGIBILITY

• The nominee (individual or organization) must be committed to peace and non-violence.
• Preference is given to those working in the field for the benefit of developing countries, under conditions hostile to the recognition and application of democratic values and basic human rights.
• Preference will be given to those working in Rights & Democracy’s priority areas based on its two-fold mission: the promotion of democratic development and respect for human rights as outlined in the International Bill of Human Rights.
• The Award is not given posthumously nor to an organization that is no longer active.
• Staff or board members (past or current) of Rights & Democracy are not eligible.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted.

HOW TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION
Rights & Democracy invites you to submit a nomination by April 30, 2011. This can be done by e-mail (preferred), mail or fax together with the following documents in a single submission:

1. A letter from the nominator (including address, phone number and e-mail) describing the nominee, the work and the accomplishments of the nominee, as well as why the nominee merits the John Humphrey Award.
2. A curriculum vitae or a profile of the nominee.
3. Supporting documentation such as articles written by or about the nominee, Internet links, etc.
4. At least three references (including addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses), who have in-depth  knowledge of the nominee’s work, and who may be contacted by jury members to obtain more detailed information.
   

For more information about previous winners and this year’s international jury composition, please consult our website (www.dd-rd.ca) will receive a notice of acknowledgement as well as a letter announcing the 2011 laureate.

Deadline: April 30, 2011

Droits et Démocratie
Prix John-Humphrey 2011
1001, boul. de Maisonneuve Est, bureau 1100
Montréal (Québec) Canada H2L 4P9
Télécopieur/Fax : +1-514-283-3792
JH2011@dd-rd.ca

Info source : www.dd-rd.ca/site/_PDF/humphrey/2011/Prix_Premio_John-Humphrey_Award_2011.pdf