The UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights rewards the efforts of institutions, organizations and individuals that have made a particularly important and effective contribution to the promotion of a culture of human rights at regional and international levels.
It carries on the UNESCO Prize for Human Rights Education, which was created in 1978 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For thirty years the Prize served to encourage education for and in human rights and to reward achievement in this field.
Nominations can be presented by governments of Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions, and by non-governmental organizations maintaining formal relations with UNESCO. A self-nomination cannot be considered.
The prize-winners are chosen by the Director-General of UNESCO, following the proposal of an International Jury composed of five public personalities representing the different regions of the world.
The recommendation of the International Jury is based on its appreciation of the relevant initiatives and contributions, according to the criteria laid down in Article 3 of the Statutes.
The name of the prize-winner is announced on 10 December, on the occasion of the Human Rights Day. Prize, representing an amount of not less than US$ 20,000 and a trophy is awarded during an official ceremony.
The deadline to submit nominations is 10 September 2012. For more information, visit this link.
