THE GWANGJU PRIZE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Description

Every year since 2000, the May 18 Memorial Foundation (Gwangju, Republic of Korea) has announced its annual “Call for nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights”. 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

   - 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


Prize

The prize winner will receive the prize money, 50,000 USD, 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, 2014 and the winner should attend the Ceremony. The prize winner is expected to attend a press conference and a Special Celebration Concert.


Deadline: 14 February 2014

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