Deadline: 30 September 2024
The Law Society of Ontario has launched the call for nominations for the Human Rights Award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of human rights and/or the promotion of the rule of law provincially, nationally or internationally.
The award will be granted for devotion to the advancement of human rights and the rule of law over a long term or for a single outstanding act of service. Unless there are reasons to proceed otherwise, the award will be granted to one individual every two years.
Award Information
- The award will be presented at a ceremony held by the Law Society of Ontario.
Eligibility Criteria
- The criteria for the award are as follows:
- Must demonstrate an outstanding contribution to human rights and/or the promotion of the rule of law where the service is in accordance with the highest ideals of the legal profession; and
- Must not have received the award previously.
- The award, in consultation with the proposed recipient’s family/next of kin, may be granted posthumously.
For more information, visit Law Society of Ontario.
