- What are the Human Rights Awards?
- Who were the 2012 Human Rights Awards Honorees?
- What is the People’s Choice Award?
- Where is the Human Rights Awards Ceremony?
- How do I get there?
- When is the Human Rights Awards Ceremony?
- How much are tickets?
- What should I wear?
- Who can nominate and vote for the People’s Choice Award?
- Who is eligible to be a People’s Choice Award Nominee?
- Can I nominate myself or my organization?
- Can I nominate more than one candidate?
- Can I nominate someone even if they do not consider themselves an “Activist”?
- How do I nominate and vote for the People’s Choice Award?
- When can I nominate and vote?
- I found a picture of my nominee online, how do I upload it?
- How can I share the People’s Choice Award with my friends and family?
- How many honorees will there be?
- How will the People’s Choice honoree be selected?
- When will the honoree be announced?
- Who’s behind the Human Rights Awards?
- What happens if my nominee wins?
- Can I still sponsor the Human Rights Awards?
- What if I am having trouble voting?
1. What are the Human Rights Awards?
Global Exchange’s annual Human Rights Awards event recognizes extraordinary contributions to human rights worldwide. Since our first HRA in 2001, Global Exchange has recognized a diverse national and global pool of inspiring individuals and organizations that are dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights around the world.
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2. Who were the 2012 Human Rights Awards honorees?
Human Rights Awards Honoree: Annie Leonard
People’s Choice Honoree: PFC Bradley Manning
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3. What is the People’s Choice Award?
Global Exchange’s People’s Choice Award recipient is chosen through an interactive online contest designed to honor YOUR Human Rights Heroes. Voting for the contest has now closed.
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4. Where is the Human Rights Awards Ceremony?
The Human Rights Awards Ceremony will be hosted at the Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco CA 94123
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5. How do I get there?
By Bus or Bart
- Muni lines serving the Palace of Fine Arts include bus numbers 22, 28, 29, 30, 41, 43, and 45. For more information, call Muni at (415) 673 6864.
- Bart lines serve the nearby Montgomery Street station. Walk a half block up Market Street to Third Street and take the 30 Stockton bus on the corner.
By Car
If you are traveling from the South Bay or Peninsula
- Take Highway 101 to Market Street/Van Ness exit
- Turn left into Lombard Street and get on the right-hand lane
- Right on Divisadero Street
- Left on Marina Boulevard and stay on the right lane
- Right on Yacht Road and follow signs that lead towards the Palace of Fine Arts
From the East Bay
- Cross the Bay Bridge and take 9th Street exit
- Left onto Hayes Street
- Right on Van Ness Avenue
- Left on Lombard Street and stay on the right-hand lane
- Right on Divisadero Street
- Left on Marina Boulevard and stay on the right lane
- Right on Yacht Road and follow signs that lead towards the Palace of Fine Arts
From the North Bay
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and follow signs that lead towards Downtown San Francisco.
- Exit on Marina Boulevard
- Right on Baker Street
- Left on Jefferson Street
- Left on Broderick Street
- Left on Marina Boulevard and stay on the right lane
- Right on Yacht Road and follow signs that lead towards for Palace of Fine Arts
Parking
The Exploratorium parking is available on the lot right next to the St. Francis Yacht Club. More parking is available along Mason Street.
Mass Transit
If you’re planning to travel by mass transit, 511.org offers a free planning trip service. Simply input your address as the starting point, supply the address of the Palace of Fine Arts as the ending point, and the trip calculator will plan the trip for you! You can choose to find the fastest route, or the most economical.
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6. When is the Human Rights Awards Ceremony?
The 2013 Human Rights Awards Gala will take place on Saturday, May 9. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.
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7. How much are tickets?
General Admission $115
8. What should I wear?
Attire is Dressy-Casual
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9. Who can nominate and vote for the People’s Choice Award?
This is an open and free web event and we invite all people who care about human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to participate.
Voting for the contest has now closed.
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10. Who is eligible to be a People’s Choice Award Nominee?
We seek nominations of individuals or organizations who have made a substantial contribution to the advancement of human rights and justice. Nominees may be from any country and of any age.
Applicants should propose nominees who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of human rights. Nominees can be individuals or nonprofit organizations. Nomination requirements are few in order to encourage innovation and participation. Click here to learn more.
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11. Can I nominate myself or my organization?
Yes.
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12. Can I nominate more than one candidate?
Yes, you are invited to nominate as many Human Rights Heroes as you would like.
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13. Can I nominate someone even if they do not consider themselves an “Activist?”
Yes. We seek nominations of individuals or organizations who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of human rights. However, this does not mean that your nominee needs to be a famous activist, or work for an organization similar to Global Exchange.
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14. How do I nominate and vote for the People’s Choice Award
Voting for the contest has now closed.
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15. When can I nominate and vote?
Voting for the contest has now closed.
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16. I found a picture of my nominee online, how do I upload it?
Voting for the contest has now closed.
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17. How can I share the People’s Choice Award with my friends and family?
You may post humanrightsaward.org on Facebook, send it out over twitter, post it on your website, email it out, and more.
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18. How many honorees will there be?
One. They will be recognized at this year’s Human Rights Award gala and their work will be highlighted on our website, newsletter, and in the media. Voting for the contest has now closed.
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19. How will the People’s Choice honoree be selected?
A selection committee consisting of Global Exchange board members, staff, allies, and noted activists will review each nominee and weigh the number of votes and other selection criteria.
The Committee is currently meeting to review each nomination. Selection of the People’s Choice Honoree will be based on the following evaluation criteria:
- The number of votes from the public each candidate receives
- Evidence of contribution to human rights struggles
- Demonstration that the People’s Choice Award honor will strengthen and advance the candidate’s efforts and work
Additional Considerations:
The following questions will be reviewed during the selection process.
- Would publicity and public recognition help make the person or group more effective?
- Would the award provide the person or group with needed protection?
- Is the U.S. government in any way responsible for the repression being denounced by the person or group?
- Is this a political cause or issue that is important to spotlight for public education purposes and government watchdog efforts?
*Nominees will be disqualified if the selection committee believes that the nomination constitutes a conflict of interest–e.g. if the nominee is a Global Exchange staff or board member.
*Global Exchange reserves the right to remove ineligible or offensive nominations from the site.
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20. When will the honoree be announced?
The honoree was announced on April 9 2013. This year’s winner was Wikileaks and Julian Assange.
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21. Who’s behind the Human Rights Awards?
Global Exchange is an internationally recognized human rights organization that advocates for peace, economic justice, and environmental sustainability. Learn more on the About Global Exchange page, or at the Global Exchange website.
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22. What happens if my nominee wins?
If your nominee wins, we will write you at the email address you provided when you registered. We will ask you at that time for direct contact information for your nominee.
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23. Can I still sponsor the Human Rights Awards?
Yes. Please contact Erica Marcus at (415) 575.5552 or erica@globalexchange.org
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We would love for you to become a sponsor of a Global Exchange event, but welcome any level of donation, please feel free to donate at whatever level is comfortable for you: $20, $35, $50, $100, or $500+. Just click the donate button. All donations go to support the work of Global Exchange to highlight and support the struggle for human rights here at home and around the world.
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24. What if I am having trouble voting?
Please contact Membership and Outreach Officer Corey Hill, Corey@globalexchange.org
