The International Service Human Rights Awards

Each year we recognise the achievements of organisations and individuals around the world working at a grassroots level to promote human rights and change the things that cause people to be excluded, impoverished or disempowered.

International development workers, activists and development organisations often work in very politically, economically and socially challenging circumstances. Our awards celebrate the commitment and tenacity of these often unsung heroes.

The 2010 Awards

This year's awards will be presented in an uplifting ceremony in
York Minster at 2pm on Tuesday 7th December 2010.
The ceremony is open to all, doors open at 1.30pm and entry is free.*

Award categories

Our International Awards are made in the following categories:

- Defence of Women's Rights

• • - Defence of Children's Rights
    
  • - Defence of Disabled People's Rights
    
  • - Defence of the Right to Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare

A fifth award is made in recognition of high-profile work that promotes or defends human rights on a global scale.

Our Yorkshire and Humber Regional Awards recognise local heroes working to build a more equal society.

Broadcaster Jon Snow talks about our Human Rights Awards and why grassroots human rights work is vital...

*priority seating is given to award winners and invited guests