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July 5, 2015
OPEN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2015 VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD
The Vietnam Human Rights Network (VNHRN) will be accepting nominations for the 2015 Vietnam Human Rights Award (VNHRA) from now until September 30, 2015.
VNHRA was founded in 2002 with the purpose of providing recognition to the outstanding works in the field of human rights in Vietnam. It is also an opportunity to express solidarity with and support for those involved in the relentless fighting for basic rights and justice for Vietnamese people.
Since its establishment the VNHRA has been presented to a number of human rights activists in Vietnam, including Most Ven. Thich Quang Do, Rev. Nguyen Van Ly, Mr. Nguyen Vu Binh, Mr. Le Chi Quang, Dr. Pham Hong Son, Mr. Nguyen Khac Toan, Mr. Pham Que Duong, Dr. Nguyen Dan Que, Mr. Le Quang Liem, Father Phan Van Loi, Ven. Thich Tue Sy, Mr. Do Nam Hai, Mr. Nguyen Chinh Ket, Mr. Hoang Minh Chinh, Lawyer Nguyen Van Dai, Lawyer Le Thi Cong Nhan, Ven. Thich Thien Minh, Blogger Dieu Cay Nguyen Van Hai, Tu Do Ngon Luan Magazine, Pastor Nguyen cong Chinh, Writer Tran Khai Thanh Thuy, Journalist Truong Minh Duc, Mr. Doan Huy Chuong, Dr. Cu Huy Ha Vu, Ms. Do Thi Minh Hanh, Blogger Ta Phong tan, Ms. Pham Thanh Nghien, Ms. Huynh Thuc Vy, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Quoc Hung, Lawyer Le Quoc Quan, Mr. Tran Huynh Duy Thuc, the Vietnam Redemptorist Province, human rights activist Nguyen Bac Truyen, and musicians/activists Tran Vu Anh Binh and Vo Minh Tri (a.k.a. Viet Khang). A large number of the VNHRA recipients are currently in jail or under house arrest. VHRN continues to call on the world to show its concern for the Vietnamese people’s lack of freedom and human rights, especially those who have received the VNHRA.
The 2015 VNHRA will be conferred at the Commemoration of the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights organized by VNHRN in December 2015 in Little Saigon, California, USA. The Award winner(s) will be officially announced in mid-November, 2015.
General criteria
- Nominee must be an individual currently living or a non-governmental organization still active in Vietnam. - Nominee must be involved in non-violent works for the promotion and protection of Vietnamese people’s human rights. - The nominee's activities have generated positive influence inside and outside of Vietnam.
Nomination Process- Nominations may be submitted by either an individual or an organization. There is no limit to the number of nominations a nominator can make, but no self-nominations will be accepted;- Nominations should be made using the nomination form below; however, a letter containing the required information is acceptable. - Supporting documents (highly recommended, including writing materials and/or statements of the nominee, and writings about the nominee already or to be published).
Nomination forms must be submitted no later than September 30, 2015 to: Vietnam Human Rights Network 8971 Colchester Ave. Westminster, CA 92683 – USA Tel.: 714-657-9488 Email: vnhrnet@vietnamhumanrights.net
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VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD 2015
NOMINATION FORM
1. Brief biography of the nominee
2. Nominee’s works related to human rights for Vietnamese people (Achievement, published and unpublished writings, incurred sacrifices, recognitions…)
3. Names and addresses of the people from whom further information about the nominee could be obtained.
4. Name and address of the nominator
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