Human Rights Award Winners

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Dec 10, 2009

Theme: Stand Up for Hope

Photo of MacGillivrayHelena Jockel, for her work sharing her story with young people so that they may overcome hatred and intolerance in the future.
Photo of MacGillivrayPhilip Riteman, for his work with sharing his story with others and spreading a message of love over so that a future without genocides is possible.


Photo of MacGillivrayViola Robinson, for her work as a leader and advocate for Mi'kmaq rights and working to end discrimination against the Mi'kmaq and Aboriginal women.

Dec 10, 2008

Belonging: 60th Anniversary of Declaration of Human Rights
Logan MacGillivray and reachAbility for significant contributions in the area of human rights

Photo of MacGillivrayLogan MacGillivray
Photo of Tova ShermanTova Sherman, reachAbility

Dec 10, 2007

Theme: Human Rights in Nova Scotia: Past, Present and Future
Janice Smith for her work with families and children of Uniacke Square
Cole Harbour Boys and Girls Club for their inclusion of children and families and anti-discrimination work with families

Photo of Janice SmithJanice Smith
Photo of Seana DunphySeana Dunphy,
Cole Harbour Boys and Girls Club

March 21, 2007

Theme: Eliminating Racism: The Power of Youth
Sobaz Benjamin for his work with youth and media

Photo of Sobaz BenjaminSobaz Benjamin

December 10, 2006

Theme: Expressions of Hope: A Message to Anne Frank
Award winner: Dr. Hetty Van Gurp for significant contributions in the area of human rights in her founding of and work with Peaceful Schools Initiative

Photo of Dr. Hetty Van GurpDr. Hetty Van Gurp

March 21, 2006

Theme: Manifestations of Racism: How Does it Show?
Senator Donald Oliver was recognized for his tireless work improving the quality of life for visible minorities around the world
Pat Skinner, a founding member of the Black Cultural Society of Nova Scotia, for introducing housing programs for communities in Upper Big Tracadie, Lincolnville and Sunnyville

Photo of Pat SkinnerPat Skinner

December 10, 2005

Theme: Everyone has the Right to Play
Award winner: Percy Paris and Sam Lafford for significant contributions in the area of human rights in their work to promote inclusion in Sports

Photo of Percy ParisPercy Paris
Photo of Sam LaffordSam Lafford

March 21, 2005

Theme: Racism & the Economy: Change that Makes Cents
Award winner: Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-op Jeff and Deborah Moore for an ongoing commitment to education, innovation and collaboration in the field of Human Rights

Photo of Jeff and Deborah MooreJeff and Deborah Moore

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