Nominations for Human Rights Defenders Tulip open

News article | May 9, 2011

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 Human Rights Defenders Tulip, a human rights award presented by the Dutch government. Human rights defenders from all over the world are eligible.
The award honours a man or woman who has shown particular courage in protecting and promoting the rights of his or her fellow citizens. Anyone can nominate a candidate. Nominations close on 15 June. The winner will be chosen by an independent jury. The Minister of Foreign Affairs will present the award in December 2011.
Please visit www.humanrightstulip.org for more information.