News item | 11-28-2022 | 09:33
There are still three candidates left for the Human Rights Tulip 2022: the prize that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards annually to international defenders of human rights. This year, Minister Hoekstra will announce the winner on 8 December.
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Nominees Human Rights Tulip 2022
The shortlist for the Human Rights Tulip was announced on 21 October. There were then 10 candidates left. An independent jury has chosen a top 3. The remaining candidates were selected, among other things, on the basis of the social impact of their work and their courage to commit themselves to the promotion of human rights, despite threats and attacks. These are the top 3 nominees for the Human Rights Tulip 2022:
Human Rights Center Viasna
Human Rights Center Viasna is a human rights organization founded in 1996 during mass protests against democratic opposition in Belarus. Today, Viasna is committed to monitoring the human rights situation in Belarus and spreading awareness for democracy and human rights. The organization also stands up for civilians and political prisoners. Since 2003, the organization has been operating illegally in Belarus.
Ling Ouch
Ling Ouch has been committed to human rights and environmental rights in Cambodia for 22 years. By investigating abuses and exposing corruption, he advocates for population groups that are disadvantaged by companies or the government. Think of local communities that are losing their habitat due to large-scale deforestation.
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights is an organization founded in 2014 by a group of lawyers and social activists for human rights, two days after the military coup in Thailand. The lawyers provide pro-bono legal assistance to people hit by arbitrariness, or tried for exercising their civil and political rights. The organization is also committed to raising awareness among the Thai population, and works closely with other human rights organizations and the UN.
What is the Human Rights Tulip?The Human Rights Tulip is an annual prize awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a human rights defender or human rights organization to support them in the important work they do. The winner receives the bronze tulip and a cash prize of € 100,000. This amount and the international visibility help the winner to continue and expand human rights work. |