Rights & Democracy is currently accepting nominations for the John Humphrey Freedom Award. The award consists of a grant of $25,000 as well as a speaking tour of Canadian cities to help increase awareness of the recipient's human rights work.
Previous winners have included, Su Su Nway from Burma (2006), Yan Christian Warinussy from West Papua (2005), Godeliève Mukasarasi from Rwanda (2004), and Dr. Sima Samar from Afghanistan (2001).
Deadline: April 15, 2007
For more details:
http://www.dd-rd.ca