Deadline: 24 September 2015
The French Republic’s 2015 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government has issued a call for applications.
Themes
- The dangers of Internet for human rights – The Internet is seen as a haven for individual freedom of speech of individuals as well as of collective mobilization and campaigning, free of any established order or hierarchy. But it is also an ideal space for surveillance, where each and every little thing we do, each of our wishes and opinions, can be observed by governments and private companies unbeknownst to us
- The environment and human rights – Linking human rights and environment is a central issue in the contemporary world. Many international organisations have worked to promote this aim. Their primary objective is not merely to protect human rights but rather to restore and justify the link between human rights and the environment.
Prize contains – Five laureates which will share the overall prize of €70,000 allotted by the Prime Minister. A “special mention” will be conferred on the five runners-up.
Eligibility Information – Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), regardless of nationality and borders, are eligible to apply for the prize.
Candidates must send their complete application before the deadline via post or email.
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