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Subject: Nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2008

Date: 2008-02-18 15:00

Sommaire en français Les principaux objectifs du Prix annuel Gwangju de
Droits Humains sont de fortifier l'esprit du soulèvement démocratique de du
18 mai au moyen de la décoration des personnes, des groupes ou les
institutions de Corée et de l'étranger qui contribuent à la promotion de la
paix et les droits humains dans le monde et qui promeuvent les objectifs du
soulèvement démocratique de du 18 mai comme un mouvement d’unification et de
coopération.

 

Le Prix Gwangju de Droits Humains consiste en 50.000,00 dollars américains,
une médaille d'or et un certificat. Le gagnant aura l'occasion d'assister à
la cérémonie de livraison de prix qui aura lieu le 18 mai en Gwangju. Le
délai pour soumettre des applications est le 30 mars 2008.

 

Resumen en español Los principales objetivos del Premio anual Kwangju de
Derechos Humanos son fortalecer el espíritu del levantamiento democrático
del 18 de mayo mediante la condecoración de las personas, los colectivos o
las instituciones de Corea y del extranjero que contribuyen al fomento de la
paz y los derechos humanos en el mundo y que promueven los objetivos del
levantamiento democrático del 18 de mayo como un movimiento de unificación y
cooperación.

 

Este año el premio consiste en 50.000,00 dólares estadounidenses, una
medalla de oro y un certificado. El ganador tendrá la oportunidad de asistir
a la ceremonia de entrega de premios que tendrá lugar el 18 de mayo en
Kwangju, en la República de Corea. El plazo para nominaciones es el 30 de
marzo de 2008.

 

Accepting Nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2008

 

Now in its 8th year, the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights is open for
nomination. Since its inception, this prestigious award has been given to 9

individuals and a Korean organization. In 2006 and 2007 saw co-winners
receiving the award. Among the winners include Xanana Gusmao (Timor Leste),
Daw Aung San Suu Kyii ( Burma), Wardah Hafidz ( Indonesia), Malalai Joya
(Afghanistan ) and Irom Sharmila (India).

 

For 2008, the prize at stake is US$ 50,000.00 , a gold medal and a
certificate. The winner will be invited to grace the 2008 Gwangju Prize for

Human Rights Award Night on 18 May 2008 , in Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
This yearly award is sponsored by the May 18 Memorial Foundation.

 

The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights was established to celebrate the spirit
of May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising by recognizing both individuals,
groups or institutions in Korea and abroad that have contributed in
promoting and advancing human rights, democracy and peace in their work. The
prize is awarded by the citizens of Gwangju in the spirit of solidarity and
gratitude from those whom they have received help in their struggle for
democratization. It is hoped that through this award the spirit and message
of May 18 will be immortalized in the hearts and mind of humankind.

 

The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights which is given yearly has the following
aims:

1). To enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by awarding
individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad on their

contribution to improving human rights and peace throughout the world.

2). To reward individuals, groups and institutions in Korea and/or abroad
for promoting the goals of the May 18 Democratic Uprising as a movement
toward unification and cooperation.

 

Deadline for submission of application form is 30 March 2008. Please visit
our website ( 518.org) and blogsites(518solidarity.blogspot.com and

themay18.wordpress.com)for other related information.

  

Please download the form from these links:

http://eng.518.org/main.html?TM18MF=B04
 &bc_table=ENG_NOTICE&form_act=V&bnum=39&page=1

 

 http://themay18.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/accepting-nomination/

 

 

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Chanho Kim

Director International Cooperation Team

Email: surnadal@hanmail.net

Mobile: +82 10 4462 6650

 

Addresses:

The May 18 Memorial Foundation

5.18 Memorial Culture Hall

Seo-Gu, Sangmudong 1268

Postcode 502-260

Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Phone: +82 62 456 0518

Fax. +82 62 456 0519

Email: may18interns@gmail.com

Website :   www.518.org

Blogs:518solidarity.blogspot.com

518interns.blogspot.com

518folkschool.blogspot.com

 

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Gwangju Prize for Human Rights

 

Postcode 502-260, Korea Republic,

Gwangju, Seo-gu Sangmudong 1268,

5.18 Memorial Culture Hall.

 

Phone: +82-62-456-0518

Fax: +82-62-456-0519

Email: gwangjuprize@gmail.com

Website: www.518.org