14 July 2004

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVIST AWARD


The U.S.-based Gleitsman Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2005 International Activist Award honouring exceptional individuals who struggle against social injustice.

The award is open to individuals anywhere in the world, outside the United States, whose "vision and courage inspire others to join with them in confronting and challenging injustice," says the foundation. It is not presented posthumously, nor is it given to organisations. Two individuals will share a US$100,00 cash prize and a specially commissioned sculpture created by award-winning U.S. artist Maya Lin.

Established in 1989, the Gleitsman Foundation is a non-profit organization that recognizes and encourages leadership in social activism worldwide.

Nominations can be made online at: http://www.gleitsman.org/intForm.html

For more information on the foundation, visit: http://www.gleitsman.org/



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