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.
Nominations are open to the public from April 1st, and TFD Chairman Wang Jin-pyng invites you to send us your nomination for the 2013 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award (Play
video) .
To submit a nomination, please download
the official 2013 ADHRA Nomination Form and refer to the enclosed
instructions. All nomination materials are due no later than June 30, 2013.
For more information, please contact the TFD at award@tfd.org.tw or +886-2-2708-0100 ext. 218.
