The awards recognise the work done by ordinary Australians and organisations to further human rights and freedoms
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Nominations for the law category of the Human Rights Awards 2018 are being sought.
The yearly awards, organised by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), recognise the work of ordinary Australians, organisations, businesses, and community groups to further human rights and freedoms in the country. This year marks a special event for the awards, as 2018 is also the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“We know there are amazing people, businesses and organisations in the legal sector that deserve to be applauded for their devotion to making Australia a better place and their commitment to ensuring our rights and freedoms are enjoyed by all, on an equal basis,” the AHRC said.
Last year, the awards recognised a diverse range of legal practitioners. Finalists included Canberra Community Law’s Socio-Legal Practice Clinic, Helen Pearce, the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS), Vincent Shin and Western Community Legal Centre - Wyndham Branch and David Woodroffe.
Nominations for the following categories must be made by 5 August:
- Human Rights Medal
- Young People’s Human Rights Medal
- Business Award
- Government
- Racism. It Stops With Me Award
- Media Award
- Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Community Individual Award
- Community Organisation Award
- Law Award
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