“The motivation for the Human Rights Award was to recognize human rights pioneers and leaders who have worked tirelessly to promote and build the human rights agenda in Newfoundland and Labrador. These exemplary individuals live in our communities and rarely take credit for the amazing work they do in assisting individuals to live with dignity and rights. They are modest and humble, but also courageous and outspoken in standing up for the rights of those who are deprived of their voices. They give shelter to people in need, challenge our laws when they are behind the times, propose new policies, but also hold our society’s institutions and leaders to account.”
– Remzi Cej, Former Chair of the NL Human Rights Commission, December 2015
If you would like to complete the nomination form in an alternative format, such as an interview, or have questions about the nomination process, please contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission. Documents are available in alternate formats upon request.