2012 ALBA-Puffin International Award for Human Rights Activism

The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) and the Puffin Foundation are currently inviting nominations for the ALBA-Puffin International Award for Human Rights Activism.  The Award is granted on an annual basis to individuals or organizations whose work has had an exceptionally positive impact on the advancement and/or defense of human rights.

The Activism Award was established in 2011 to honor the International Brigades and all those who fought against fascism during the Spanish Civil War by connecting that legacy with international activist causes today, in particular the defense of human rights.

The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) is a non-profit educational organization that promotes public awareness, research and discussion related to that war and its historical, political, artistic and biographical significance. ALBA has also preserved and cataloged the letters, pamphlets, posters, writings and photographs of the period.

The Award will be presented at an official ceremony in New York in the spring of 2012.  A $100,000 cash award will be given to the laureate individual or organization to support his/her ongoing work on the area of Human Rights Activism.

The Puffin Foundation Ltd. works towards supporting the artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations that are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy.

Selection Criteria

The selection committee consists of a panel with representation from the Puffin Foundation, the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives and an Honorary Committee.  Special consideration will be given this year to individuals or organizations working in the area of protection of civilians in armed conflict.

Last date for submission of nominations is September 30, 2011

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may send an email quoting in the subject line:  “ALBA-Puffin Award for HR Activism, 2012” to   info@alba-valb.org by 30 September 2011.  The application should include the following information:

1.      Name of the individual(s) or organization to be nominated;

2.      Nominee’s contact information, website, etc.;

3.      Name of the nominating individual(s) or organization;

4.      Nominator’s contact information, website, etc. ;

5.      Justification for the nomination (300 words max.);

The selection committee consists of a panel with representation from the Puffin Foundation, the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives and an Honorary Committee.  Special consideration will be given this year to individuals or organizations working in the area of protection of civilians in armed conflict.

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