Call for nominations for Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010.
Each year, the May 18 Memorial Foundation announces this award in a spirit of solidarity and gratitude to those who helped them in their struggle for democratization. The award goes to one individual or organization who has contributed to the promotion and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their work.
Candidates eligible for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights are nominated by other individuals or organizations. An individual cannot nominate himself or herself.
Core criteria:
1) An outstanding person or group who is active in the promotion and advocacy of Peace, Democracy and Human Rights.
2) A person or group working for the reunification of Korea.
Nominations will be taken from November to the first week of May. Preliminary and final reviews of nominees take place from May to April, and the winner of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award will be announced in the last week of April.
November 2009
Announcement and nomination forms are sent out. The Committee sends out invitation letters containing forms to persons who may be interested in making a nomination.
01 March 2010
Deadline for submission of the form and related documents. The Committee assesses the candidates' work and prepares a shortlist.
April 2010
The committee reviews the shortlist and consults advisers as to their knowledge of chosen candidates. The advisers do not directly evaluate nominations nor give explicit recommendations. On April 23, 2010, committee members will choose a winner and the next day a public announcement and press conference will be held to announce the winner.
18 May 2010
Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Ceremony. The prizewinner receives the award.
The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award will be presented to the laureate at a ceremony in Gwangju, Republic of Korea on May 18, which is the 30th Anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising. The Award consists of a gold medal, a certificate and a 50 Million Korean Won (KRW 50,000,000.00) grant to support the ongoing work of the laureate.
The annual Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has the following aims:
1) To enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by recognizing individuals, groups and institutions who have contributed to protecting the human rights of the excluded, impoverished and disempowered at the grassroots level.
2) To reward individuals, groups and institutions for promoting the goals of the May 18 Democratic Uprising as a movement toward peace, unification and cooperation.
Application Form (Download)
The application deadline is 01 March 2010.
Gwangju Prize
for Human Rights Award 2010
The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights was established to celebrate the spirit of the May 18 Gwangju Uprising by recognizing both individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad that have contributed to the promotion and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their work. Each year, the prize is awarded by the citizens of Gwangju in a spirit of solidarity and gratitude to those who have helped them in their struggle for democratization and their search for truth. It is hoped that through this award the spirit and message of the May 18 Uprising will be immortalized in the hearts and mind of humankind.
The annual Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has the following aims: 1) to enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by rewarding individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad for their contribution to improving human rights and peace throughout the world; and 2) to recognize individuals, groups and institutions in Korea and/or abroad who are promoting the goals of the May 18 Democratic Uprising as a movement toward unification and cooperation. Prize money amounting to KRW 50,000,000.00 (50M Korean Won), a gold medal and a certificate will be awarded to the winner.
Nomination Checklist
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| q Nominee's Profile/CV/Biography including passport sized photograph q Published work, written articles, speeches delivered, etc. by the nominee. q Published articles/documents (magazine/ news clippings/photos, websites/blogs) or video, film, etc. produced about the nominee. q Awards, recognitions and citations q Letters of Recommendation from: a) Individuals or Institutions (NGO, church, academe, Rotary, etc.) b) National Human Rights Institutions or International Linkages (Human Rights, Democracy and Peace) q Write up/account of International Solidarity work and involvement. | q Organizational Profile/Brochure q Organizational Publications – annual report, newsletter, books, website/blogsite, documentary video/film, etc q Published articles/documents (magazine/news clippings/photos, websites/blogs) about the organization q Programs/Projects/Campaigns q Awards, recognitions and citations q Letters of Recommendation from: a) Individuals or Institutions (NGO, church, academe, Rotary, etc.) b) National Human Rights Institutions or International Linkages (Human Rights, Democracy and Peace) q Write up/account of International Solidarity work and involvement.
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| Note: The nominator should complete the checklist above. Materials submitted will not be returned. If materials are written or published in a language other than English, please provide translation or description of these materials or documents. Please provide an electronic copy of all the documents or files you are submitting in Adobe Acrobat or PDF format. If you are sending by post, please include a CD. | |
Candidates eligible for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights are nominated by other individuals or organizations. An individual cannot nominate himself or herself.
Core criteria:
1) An outstanding person or group who is active in the promotion and advocacy of Peace, Democracy and Human Rights.
2) A person or group working for the reunification of Korea.
The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Committee
The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Committee is responsible for the selection of the candidates and the choice of Prize Winner. The Committee is composed of individuals appointed by the Board of the May 18 Memorial Foundation.
Information about the nominations is confidential. Disclosure is highly restricted.
Timeline and Process
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November 2009
Announcement and nomination forms are sent out. The Committee sends out invitation letters containing forms to persons who may be interested in making a nomination.
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01 March 2010
Deadline for submission of the form and related documents. The Committee assesses the candidates' work and prepares a shortlist.
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The shortlist is reviewed by the committee and advisers are consulted as to knowledge of chosen candidates. The advisers do not directly evaluate nominations nor give explicit recommendations. On April 23, 2010, committee members will choose a winner and the next day a public announcement and press conference will be held to announce the winner.
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18 May 2010
Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Ceremony: The prizewinner receives the award.
Submission and Other Details
Please use the contact information below for other details and submission of your nomination. Nomination forms and all supporting documents should be sent to us either by email or by email and post (incl. CD with related documents) on or before 01 March 2010.
1. The nominator can submit only one name of an organization or individual. More than one will not be accepted. The nomination must be supported by a referee.
2. Selection process is highly confidential and will not be open to any unsolicited advice from the nominators.
3. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and will not be subject to appeal or reconsideration.
Mr. Chanho Kim
Director, Culture and Solidarity Team
The May 18 Memorial Foundation
5.18 Memorial Culture Hall
Seo-Gu Sangmudong 1268
Gwangju City, Republic of Korea, 502-260
Phone: +82 62 456 0518 / Fax. : +82 62 456 0519
Email : gwangjuprize@gmail.com
Website: www.518.org/eng
Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010
QUESTIONNAIRE
(Nomination Guide: Kindly answer the following guide questions justifying your nomination. Please use not more than two pages. Included are the Nominator and Referee's Details and Nominee's Profile forms. The nominator should complete the questionnaire, the Nominator's Details and the Nominee's Profile. The nominator should ask another person to be the referee. The referee should answer the questionnaire and the Referee's Details and return it to the Nominator. The nominator has the responsibility to gather and provide additional information for the nominee as enumerated in the checklist. Thank you.)
A. Please relate a personal anecdote/story/narrative (i.e. human rights, democracy, peace related) about the person/organization you are nominating.
B. Please answer these guide questions for your nomination
1) What is your relationship with the nominee (working, professional, personal, etc)? How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity? What are the qualities of the nominee as a leader? Is the nominee considered by others as a role model? What motivated the nominee to begin human rights work and what are the sources of his/ her inspiration?
2) What successful programs (indicate results and outcomes quantitatively as well), projects and activities initiated and supported by the nominee? Presently, what are the obstacles that the nominee faces in accomplishing his/her work? What risks and sacrifices are being experienced by the nominee in promoting human rights, democracy and peace?
3) What are the personal achievements of the candidate? Has the nominee been nominated or been a recipient of other citations, recognitions and awards in the past?
4) Has the nominee been active involved in international solidarity work? What were the gains of the nominee's involvements? How has the nominee's work impacted the community, society, country and the world? What are the visions and innovations of the nominee to further promote human rights, peace and democracy?
5) Should we want more information about your nominee could you give us the names of two individuals or organizations with their contact information?
6) Give Key examples of how this individual or organization demonstrates leadership or innovation in the field of defending human rights:
7) Give key examples which illustrate how the work of this individual or organization is sustainable: (300 words)
Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
(Nominator)
I hereby nominate ___________________________________________________________________________ for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2010.
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