Nominations Open for NL Human Rights Award

The Human Rights Commission says that nominations are now open for the annual Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award.

This award will recognize an individual, living or deceased, who has made and/or continues to make a meaningful contribution to advancing and furthering human rights in the province.

The deadline for nominations is October 31.

The award will be presented at Government House in St. John’s at a special ceremony on December 10, in celebration of International Human Rights Day.

If you would like to complete the nomination form in an alternative format or have questions about the nomination process, please contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission:

By telephone at 729-2709 or 1-800-563-5808 (toll free)

By email at humanrights@gov.nl.ca

Or by mail to:

Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission

PO Box 8700

St. John’s, NL

A1B 4J6