The following is being distributed at the request of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission:

The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission wishes to advise the public that the Human Rights Award Ceremony will not take place in 2025. As a result, no nominations for the Human Rights Award will be accepted this year.

This year, the Human Rights Commission is taking the opportunity to reconsider its priorities and explore new ways to celebrate and promote human rights in the province. We look forward to sharing these initiatives soon. More details will be shared through our website and social media platforms as events are finalized.

Since 2015, the Human Rights Commission has proudly hosted the annual Human Rights Award Ceremony, recognizing individuals and organizations who have made an outstanding contribution to advancing human rights in our province.

Over the past decade, recipients have included: Sister Margie Taylor (2015), Mark Gruchy (2016), Susan Rose (2017), Kim White (2018), Jessie Lawrence (2019), Craig Reid (2020), John Mweemba (2021), Kim and Todd Churchill (2022), Courtney Clarke (2023), and Charlie Murphy (2024). Throughout the years, many Human Rights Champions, individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to equality and justice, have also been recognized for their efforts.

The past 10 years of conducting the Human Rights Award Ceremony has been rewarding and impactful, both for the Commission and for the many community members who have been celebrated. The Human Rights Commission remains committed to recognizing and advancing human rights in Newfoundland and Labrador and thanks the community for its ongoing support and engagement.

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For more information about the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission, please visit: www.thinkhumanrights.ca.

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Media contact
Hilary P. Hennessey
Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission
hilaryhennessey@gov.nl.ca