International Human Rights Award

UNA-USA Boulder County

International Human Rights Award nominations

The United Nations Association of Boulder County is soliciting nominations for our annual International Human Rights Award. The award was established in1996 to recognize individuals in Boulder County who have contributed substantially in making the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights a living, vital, and effective document. This 1948 declaration identifies the right to life, liberty, and security of person, the right to privacy and freedom of movement, the right to an education, and the right to an adequate standard of living, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care. If you know someone who should be recognized for international contributions to human rights, you are encouraged to make a nomination.

Nominating letters should be submitted as email attachments in PDF format to Robert.mcnown@colorado.edu. Each candidate must be nominated by two individuals. The nominating letters should include the candidate’s contributions to the advancement of international human rights, describing specific activities and when this work was accomplished.  Please address your letters to The Board of Directors, UNA-USA Boulder County. Nominating letters must be received by noon, Monday, 23 November. If you have questions about the award or nominating process, please email Robert McNown at the address above.

The recipient of the International Human Rights Award will be honored with a reception on Sunday, 13 December. The recipient and the time and place of the award ceremony will be announced by 30 November. Please participate in this process by honoring a strong humanitarian with a nomination for this award.