The Martin Ennals Award
for Human Rights Defenders
Nomination Form

Procedures & Guidelines

Anybody can nominate any individual or organisation by filling out the appropriate form. Please note that neither individuals nor organisations may nominate themselves.
Nominees must currently be involved in work for the promotion and protection of human rights. Special account is taken of those who have demonstrated an active record of combating human rights violations by courageous and innovative means. The Award aims to encourage individuals and organisations, in particular those who are working for the rights of others in conditions hostile to fundamental human rights and who are in need of protection.
Nominations for next year's award should reach the Martin Ennals Foundation (MEF) by 9th December. Receipt of nominations will not be acknowledged.
The selection of the winning candidate is made by the Jury of the Martin Ennals Foundation. Following the selection, the announcement of the laureate is made in May.
Support material is welcome, however any documentation attached to the nomination form should be copies as none will be returned.
Should the candidate reach the final stage of the selection procedure, the MEF may request further information and documentation concerning candidates, and reserves the right to make the names of the short-listed candidates public.

Information about the candidate
Name of candidate:
Address:
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Brief particulars of the candidate including a short description of recent activities for the protection of human rights and their impact (max. 100 words).

Reasons why the candidate merits the Award (max. 100 words)

References and their address/tel/fax/e.mail:
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2. Second Reference
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3. Third Reference
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(Referees must have specifically agreed to be listed)
Nomination submitted by:
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