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2007 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

Regions

Global, South Asia

Deadline Date

June 30 2007


The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) confers the Asia Democracy & Human Rights Award (ADHRA) each year on one individual or institution that has demonstrated long-term commitment to and outstanding leadership in advancing democracy or advocating human rights through peaceful means in the region.

Each year's laureate receives an award sculpture and a grant of US$100,000 to contribute to support the ongoing work of the laureate and his or her organisation.



Nominations are open to the public. Nominations should be made by at least two credible international democracy or human rights organisations or individuals. The following are guidelines for nominations:

  • The nominee shall have made concrete and significant contributions to the advancement of democracy or human rights movements.
  • The nominee shall have a high level of integrity that is respected by others and should possess a strong spirit of altruism.
  • The nominee shall have made creative and unique contributions to foster the development of regional democracy or human rights protection.

Click here to download the complete rules for the Award process in MS Word format.

The deadline for application is June 30 2007.

Application Information

Click here to download the nomination form in MS Word format.

Previous Winners

The inaugural ADHRA was conferred on Reporters Without Borders, an
international organization dedicated to protecting and advocating press
freedom around the world.

Click here to access information on the 2006 winner and award presentation.

Contact

Kiel Downey

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

No. 4, Alley 17, Lane 147, Sec. 3, Sinyi Rd.

Taipei 106

Taiwan

Tel: 886 2 2708 0100 ext. 211

Fax: 886 2 2708 1148

kiel@taiwandemocracy.org.tw

tfd@taiwandemocracy.org.tw

Source

e-civicus ISSUE No. 332, April 12 2007.



Placed on the Communication Initiative site April 14 2007
Last Updated April 14 2007


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