Human Rights Awards
Our Human Rights Awards recognise the achievements of organisations and individuals around the world working at a grassroots level to promote human rights and change the things that cause people to be excluded, impoverished or disempowered.
International development workers, activists and development organisations often work in very politically, economically and socially challenging circumstances. Our awards celebrate the commitment and tenacity of these often unsung heroes.
The awards also promote the importance of working in close collaboration with those who suffer poverty and injustice, and working with fundamental respect for each individual.
Awards are made in the following categories:
- Award for the Defence of the Human Rights of Women
- - Award for the Defence of the Human Rights of Children
- - Award for the Defence of the Human Rights of Disabled People
- - Award for the Defence of the Human Right to
- Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare
A fifth award is also made in recognition of high-profile work that promotes or defends human rights on a global scale.
In this short film, broadcaster Jon Snow talks about our Human Rights Awards and why grassroots human rights work is vital...