The May 18 Foundation is calling for nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010, given each year to one individual or organization who has contributed to the promotion and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their work. The application deadline is 1 March 2010. Further details available here.
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