The REEBOK HUMAN RIGHTS
AWARD recognizes young activists who have made
significant contributions to human rights causes
through nonviolent means. The Award aims to
generate positive international attention for
the recipients and to support their efforts.
Since 1988, more than 60 recipients from over
35 countries have received the award.
Honorees, who are 30 years of age or younger,
receive a $50,000 grant from the REEBOK HUMAN
RIGHTS FOUNDATION to further their work. Nominees
are submitted from around the world by prominent
individuals in the human rights community and
by non-governmental organizations. (Click here
for the NOMINATION PROCESS). Recipients are
selected by the Reebok Human Rights BOARD OF
ADVISORS. To learn more about the extraordinary
work of these young heroes, go to CURRENT AWARDEES
and PAST AWARDEES. Their efforts have been responsible
for INSPIRING ACTION in others who have been
moved by their incredible stories.
Reebok Human Rights Awardees have formed an
international network called FOREFRONT that
facilitates the exchange of information, provides
support and technical assistance, and responds
to human rights crises around the world. Award
recipients also participate in COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
to help raise public awareness of human rights
issues.
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