Deadline: May 30, 2021.

The Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders honors individuals and organizations who have shown exceptional commitment to defending human rights, despite the risks involved. 

The COVID19 pandemic spurred new efforts to leverage digital connectivity for work, health and our personal relationships. But a human rights lens is urgently needed so that the opportunities of digital technology reach all of humanity and solutions can be found for risks online. Human rights Defenders are at the forefront of ensuring digital technology is inclusive, respectful of human rights and employed for human betterment. 

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for the Award, the nominees must:

• Be currently active in the promotion and protection of human rights
• Not employ or advocate violence
• Not be self-nominated
• Be in need of protection

Post-humous nominations are not eligible.

AWARD

1. All of the winners receive an important financial prize intended to support his or her
   work in the field of human rights.
2. However, the importance of this Award to human rights defenders is not restricted to its financial aspect. The international recognition and credibility of the Martin Ennals Award contributes to their protection, as does the
   support of prominent figures such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the City of Geneva, the Republic and Canton of Geneva and other partner organizations.

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