The Korean May 18 Memorial Foundation is accepting nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2013 which is given to recognize the efforts of an individual or organization working for the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their community and country.
This Prize promotes the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement in which the people of Gwangju resisted against brutal military forces for the sake of Democracy and Human Rights in 1980. Historically the May 18 Democratization Movement brought democracy to Korea.
The prize goes to one individual or an organization that has struggled for or contributed to the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their community and country.
Eligibility for the Prize
- A person or group eligible for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights nominated by another individual or organization. An individual cannot nominate him/herself and cannot be nominated by his/her own organization.
- A person or group who has been struggling for justice and democracy for their community and country.
- A person or group who has contributed towards democracy and human rights movements through their work in their organization.
The prize winner will receive the prize money, 50,000 USD (10,000 USD for the winner of the special prize for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights), medal and certificate.
The Prize will be awarded at the Prize Ceremony to be held at the May 18 Memorial Culture Center, on May 18, 2013 and the winner should attend the Ceremony.
The prize winner is expected to attend press conferences and a Special Celebration Concert on May 19, 2013.
The deadline to submit nominations is 24 February 2013. For more information, visit this link.
