2007 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER AWARD

ABA Section of International Law

Deadline: September 15, 2006

Nominations are sought for the 2007 International Human Rights Lawyer Award (formerly the International Rule of Law Award).The award is presented annually by the ABA Section of International Law to recognize distinguished foreign lawyers who have suffered persecution because of their professional activities.Presentation of the Award serves to publicize unheralded efforts and human right issues deserving of greater awareness.

The selection process for the 2007 Award has begun and the ABA Section of International Law encourages nominations deserving of recognition.

Nominations should identify and describe the reasons in support of eligibility, the human right issues addressed, and the nature of persecution suffered.

The 2007 Rule of Law Award will be presented at either the Spring or Annual Meeting. Nominations are due by September 15, 2006. The 2007 Human Rights Lawyer Award recipient will be chosen by the Section Selection Committee upon recommendation from the Chair.

Nominations and questions should be emailed to:
[email][email protected] .