Human Rights Award Winners
Human Rights Awards History - Partners for Human Rights
Dec 10, 2008
Belonging: 60th Anniversary of Declaration of Human Rights
Logan MacGillivray and reachAbility for significant contributions in the area of human rights
Logan MacGillivray
Tova Sherman, reachAbilityDec 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
Janice Smith
Seana 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
Sobaz BenjaminDecember 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
Dr. Hetty Van GurpMarch 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
Pat SkinnerDecember 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
Percy Paris
Sam LaffordMarch 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
Jeff and Deborah Moore