The Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders honors individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional commitment to defending and promoting human rights, despite the risks involved. It strives to provide them with much needed protection, raising their public profile and gathering international support for their work. The Award is managed by the Martin Ennals Foundation, based in Geneva (Switzerland). There are currently over 60 defenders associated to the Martin Ennals Award in 34 countries. In order to broaden its support to Defenders, the Foundation has launched several programs in Geneva and beyond.
Martin Ennals was a British human rights activist who served as Secretary General of Amnesty International from 1968 to 1980. He co-founded the human rights organizations ARTICLE 19, International Alert and HURIDOCS.
City of Geneva | Geneva has a long-standing tradition of supporting the cause of human rights. Host city of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and many other human rights organizations, Geneva is a world-renowned actor in the defense and promotion of the most fundamental rights. The City of Geneva has been supporting the Martin Ennals Award for several years. Its contribution is key to the award’s recognition and international outreach.
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