Justice and Public Safety
October 19, 2016
The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Public Advisory: Human Rights Award Nominations Close October 31
Nominations for the 2nd annual Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award close on October 31, 2016. The Human Rights Award recognizes an individual who has made and/or continues to make a meaningful contribution to advancing and furthering human rights in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Last year's winner was Sister Margie Taylor, a dedicated human rights advocate who has worked with female prison inmates to assist them in transitioning to permanent housing and employment. Sister Margie has also worked with newcomers, including refugees and immigrants, and has served on a number of committees, including the Newfoundland and Labrador Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and international organizations dedicated to human rights and social justice.
Calvin White was named a "Human Rights Champion" at last year's ceremony. This recognition is granted to someone who has made a meaningful, lifelong contribution to human rights in Newfoundland and Labrador. Mr. White has advocated for the rights of Mi'kmaq people of this province since the 1960s and has made a lifelong commitment to social justice causes.
For information about the nomination process or to complete the nomination form in an alternative format, such as an interview, please contact:
Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission
20 Crosbie Place, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J6
709-729-2709, 800-563-5808 (toll free)
humanrights@gov.nl.ca
The award will be presented at Government House in St. John's at a special ceremony on December 8, in celebration of International Human Rights Day.
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Media contact:
Remzi Cej Chair, Human Rights Commission 709-729-2709 humanrights@gov.nl.ca |
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