The Dutch Government’s Human Rights Defenders Tulip is given to an individual who has shown exceptional courage in protecting and promoting the rights of fellow human beings is now open for accepting nominations. Human rights defenders around the world are eligible to be nominated.
The award honours a man or woman who has shown particular courage in protecting and promoting the rights of his or her fellow citizens. Anyone can nominate a candidate. The winner will be chosen by an independent jury. The Minister of Foreign Affairs will present the award in December.
The winner will receive a bronze statuette of the Human Rights Defenders Tulip and possible funding for a human rights project. Winners are also invited to participate in a tour of Europe, which will put them in contact with people relevant to their activities.
Only individuals are eligible for the award, not organisations. Their daily work must involve the peaceful protection or promotion of human rights, and they must stand to benefit from the recognition and visibility entailed in winning the award.
Nominations close on 15 June 2011. For more information, visit this link.
