Each year, the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award is
awarded to one individual or organization that has made significant
contributions to the advancement of democracy or human rights in Asia
through peaceful means. As the first national democracy assistance
foundation in Asia, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is committed to
supporting courageous individuals and groups who build democracy, stand
up for justice and defend human rights, especially those in our home
region.
The Award consists of a sculpture and a US$100,000 grant from the TFD
to support the ongoing work of the laureate, to be presented at an
official ceremony in Taipei on December 10th, International Human Rights
Day.
The 2014 Asia
Democracy and Human Rights Award will recognize one
individual or organization that has made concrete and significant
contributions to the advancement of democracy and human rights in Asia through
peaceful means. The laureate will have demonstrated a long-term commitment to
the cause of freedom in the region.
Nominations are open to
the public. Each nominee must be nominated in writing by at least two credible
organizations or individuals from the field of democracy or human rights.
This nomination form has four parts:
I.
Basic information
II.
Narrative description and justification of
nomination
III.
Letter of support by second nominator
IV.
Supplementary information (optional)
