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VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK Mạng Lưới Nhân Quyền Việt Nam 14550 Magnolia Street, Suite 203, Westminster, CA 92683 Tel.: (714) 897-1950; (858) 837-2152 / Fax: (619) 291-3807 Email: vnhrnet@vietnamhumanrights.net
Press Release June 2, 2009
Vietnam Human Rights Network Calls for Nominations for The 2009 Vietnam Human Rights Award
The Vietnam Human Rights Network will be accepting nominations for the 2009 Vietnam Human Rights Award (VNHRA) from now until September 30, 2009.
VNHRA was founded in 2002 with the purpose of providing recognition and support to the works of outstanding human rights activists who have made significant contributions to the cause of human rights and civil rights of the Vietnamese people as stipulated in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and other related international covenants. It is also an opportunity for the Vietnamese people around the world to demonstrate their solidarity with and support for those involved in this relentless fighting for basic rights and justice.
Since its establishment the VNHRA has been presented to a number of human rights activists in Vietnam, including Most Ven. Thich Quang Do, Rev. Nguyen Van Ly, Mr. Nguyen Vu Binh, Mr. Le Chi Quang, Dr. Pham Hong Son, Mr. Nguyen Khac Toan, Mr. Pham Que Duong, Dr. Nguyen Dan Que, Mr. Le Quang Liem, Father Phan Van Loi, Ven. Thich Tue Sy, Mr. Do Nam Hai, Mr. Nguyen Chinh Ket, Mr. Hoang Minh Chinh, Lawyer Nguyen Van Dai, Lawyer Le Thi Cong Nhan, Ven. Thich Thien Minh, Blogger Dieu Cay Nguyen Van Hai, and Tu Do Ngon Luan Magazine. Most of the VNHRA winners are currently in jail, under house arrested, or permanently harassed. VHRN continues to call on the world to show its concern for the Vietnamese people’s lack of freedom and human rights, especially those who have received the VNHRA.
The 2009 VNHRA will be conferred at the Commemoration of the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights organized by VNHRN in December 2009. The Award winner(s) will be officially announced in early November, 2009.
General criteria
- Nominee must be an individual currently living or a non-governmental organization still active in Vietnam and has been involved in non-violent work for the promotion and protection of Vietnamese people’s human rights. - The nominee's works have generated positive influence inside and outside of Vietnam.
Nomination Process- Nominations may be submitted by either an individual or an organization. There is no limit to the number of nominations a nominator can make, but no self-nominations will be accepted;- Nominations are preferred on a nomination form (available here), but may be submitted as letters including necessary information; - Supporting documents (highly recommended, including writing materials and/or statements of the nominee, and writings about the nominee already or to be published). - Nomination forms must be returned no later than September 30, 2009 and sent to:
Vietnam Human Rights Network 14550 Magnolia St., Suite 203 Westminster, CA 92683 - U.S.A. Tel.: (714) 719-5220, Fax: (619) 291-3807 Email: vnhrnet@vietnamhumanrights.net
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VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD 2009
NOMINATION FORM
1. Brief biography of the nominee
2. Nominee’s works related to human rights for Vietnamese people (writings, activities, recognitions…)
3. How the nominee’s achievements are worthy of the Award?
4. Names and addresses of the people from whom further information about the nominee could be obtained.
5. Name and address of the nominator
Nomination must be received by September 30, 2009 via post office, email or fax at: Vietnam Human Rights Network 14550 Magnolia Street, Suite 203 Westminster, CA 92683 – USA Tel.: 714-897-1950 & 858-837-2152 Fax: 619-291-3807
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