FORUM-ASIA member SUARAM is calling for nomination for Annual Human Rights Award. Nominations
for this award are open from 17 September to 15 November 2009.
FORUM-ASIA member SUARAM is calling for nomination for Annual Human Rights Award. Nominations
for this award are open from 17 September to 15 November 2009.
Since
1999, this award has been presented to local
communities that have inspired efforts to protect and
promote human rights. Last year the award was presented jointly to the
Penan community of Ulu Baram, Sarawak, and the
Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF).
The
award will be featred during the SUARAM fund-raising dinner on 6
December 2009 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The dinner also commemorates
20th anniversary of the organisation. For details, please clikc here (SUARAM website).