AUSTRALIAN HUMAN
RIGHTS AWARDS 2013
G'day guys,
The Australian Human Rights Awards are now open but nominations close on 27th of September - in a few days time. So, get cracking. There are plenty of people who would rightfully deserve such an award. I have nominated two; a television program and a person who does great work for refugees. Here is some basic information on the awards. However, if you're not quite sure what Human Rights are, check my blog for the 23rd of January where I outlined the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
http://clancytucker.blogspot.com.au/search/label/HUMAN%20RIGHTS
http://clancytucker.blogspot.com.au/search/label/HUMAN%20RIGHTS
Nominations
Nominations
are now open for the 2013 Human Rights Awards. They have been extended and close
on the 27 September 2013.
We
encourage you to nominate people who have contributed to human rights in
Australia. The aim is to recognise people who are working to achieve
better human rights outcomes in their work or community.
Nominees
are entered in either general or media categories.
General
categories include the Human Rights Medal, Young People’s Human Rights Medal,
Law, Business, Community (Individual), Community (Organisation).
Media
categories include Literature (non-fiction) Print and Online Media, Radio and
Television.
Eligibility
To be
eligible for nomination, applicants must be an Australian Citizen or have Australian
permanent residency as at the date of nomination.
If you
wish to apply for more than one award, an individual application form for each
award must be provided.
Entrants
must have made a significant contribution to the promotion and protection of
human rights IN AUSTRALIA and been active in this area between September 2012
and September 2013.
Examples
could include:
- taking action to overcome discrimination or infringements of human rights within Australia
- encouraging greater social harmony within Australia in a range of areas such as race relations, gender equality and the treatment of children and young people
- enhancing the rights of Indigenous Australians
- promoting equal opportunity for people with a disability in Australia or countering discrimination on the basis of age or sexuality.
- increasing awareness of issues of injustice or inequality in Australia.
Submitting your nomination
The entry
should include a statement as to why the nominee should be recognised; any
relevant supporting material should also be submitted.
For
general categories this could include newspaper articles, online coverage,
references and biographies.
For media
categories, please include a current online link to the work or provide three
copies of the work. We require three (3) copies of the book for the Literature
award.
You can
nominate online or download a nomination form:
If you
require any help submitting a nomination please call 02 9284 9779.
Judging process
The
judging process will be overseen by a judging panel including the President of
the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs, and at least
one independent representative from either the community, government or
business.
The
judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Details of
finalists for each Medal and Award category will be published on the
Commission’s website in November 2013.
General
Categories
Human Rights Medal
The Human
Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding
contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a
rich history of prestigious winners.
Young People’s Human Rights Medal
The Young
People’s Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who is under the age of
25 years (on 30 September 2013) and who has made an outstanding contribution to
advancing human rights in Australia.
Law Award (sponsored by Law Council of Australia)
The Law Award is awarded to an individual or an organisation with a track record in promoting and advancing human rights in Australia through the practice of law.
Business Award
The
Business Award is awarded to a corporation that has made a practical and/or
policy commitment to the promotion and advancement of human rights in the
Australian community.
Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Community Award –
Individual
The Tony
Fitzgerald Memorial Community Award – Individual is awarded to a person with a
track record in promoting and advancing human rights in the Australian
community on a not-for-profit basis.
Community Award – Organisation
The
Community Award – Organisation is awarded to a not-for-profit community-based
organisation with a track record in promoting and advancing human rights in the
Australian community.
Media
Categories
The
nominated entry must expose, investigate or encourage discussion about
contemporary and compelling human rights issue in Australia.
Literature Award
The
Literature Award is awarded for a non-fiction work published in Australia.
Examples could include books focussed on social history, social commentary,
biography or human rights.
Print and Online Media Award (sponsored by Deadly
Vibe Group)
The Print
and Online Award is awarded for work published on human rights in Australian
magazines, newspapers and websites.
Radio Award
The Radio
Award is awarded for a news or current affairs program or documentary (either a
single program, a series or a compilation of highlights) broadcast in
Australia.
Television Award
The
Television Award is awarded for a TV drama, news or current affairs program or
documentary broadcast in Australia.
Clancy's comment: I have had many guests on this blog who are currently involved in a variety of Human Rights issues around the world. So, those of you who know a suitable Australian, make a nomination and encourage people to continue their great work. You have two days!
Don't forget: bad things only happen because good people allow them to happen.
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