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July 01, 2024

 

OPEN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

FOR THE 2024 VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD  

 

The Vietnam Human Rights Network (VNHRN) will receive nominations for the 2024 Vietnam Human Rights Award (VNHRA) until September 30, 2024.

The VNHRA was established in 2002 and has been awarded annually to individuals or organizations in Vietnam who have made outstanding contributions to protecting and promoting human rights. The VNHRA is also an opportunity for Vietnamese people around the world to materialize their solidarity and support for those involved in the relentless struggle for fundamental rights and justice for the Vietnamese people.

Since its inception, 58 individuals and six organizations in Vietnam have received the award. 

The VNHRN looks forward to receiving many worthy nominations from organizations and individuals in Vietnam and abroad. The selection results will be officially announced in mid-November 2024.

General Criteria For Nominees:

• The nominee must be an individual currently living or a non-governmental organization still active in Vietnam;

• The nominee must be involved in non-violent works for the promotion and protection of Vietnamese people’s freedom and fundamental rights;

• The nominee’s works have generated a positive impact inside and outside of Vietnam. 

Nomination Procedure:

• 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).

 

Please send nomination documents to MLNQVN before September 30, 2024, at:

Vietnam Human Rights Network

8971 Colchester Ave.

Westminster, CA 92683 - U.S.A.

Email: vnhrnet@vietnamhumanrights.net

 

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VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD 2024 

NOMINATION FORM  

1.  A 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  Nominee’s works related to human rights for Vietnamese people (Achievement, published and unpublished   writings, incurred sacrifices, recognitions.)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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