Human Rights Friendly Award

ISHR’s Friendly awards recognizes and celebrates outstanding contributions in the promotion of Human Rights Education, in line with the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The ceremony is held every five years on December 10th, which marks International Human Rights Day.

Please be aware that not all categories may be featured at every ceremony.

On December 10th, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Following this historic event, the Assembly urged all Member Countries to disseminate, display, read and expound the text of the Declaration, particularly in schools and other educational institutions, without discrimination based on political status.

The Recipients:

The Human Rights Friendly Award recipients will be selected by ISHR’s Board of Directors and Board of Advisors. They will have an outstanding record in Human Rights Education, particularly in the areas indicated separately for each award.

The “Human Rights Friendly Award”

The award features a platinum-plated sculpture of a child. These sculptures design was donated by acclaimed Spanish artist, dEmo (Eladio De Mora), and are non-monetary in nature. The manufacture and crafting of the 2023 Ninos Award was donated by Haligon Fine Art. All categories will receive the same award.

The “Human Rights Friendly Seal:

Recipients of the award will be authorized to use the Human Rights Friendly Seal in their public communications starting from the date they receive their “Human Rights Friendly Award”.

Deadline for Submissions:

Nominators and nominees are asked to please send a description of their ongoing and future plans and accomplishments to ISHR by regular mail or email by September 30, 2023.

Travel:

The recipients are expected to travel to the U.S. to receive the Award at the ceremony in their honor.

75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the 15th Anniversary of International Solidarity for Human Rights (ISHR), The Human Rights Friendly Award 2023 and the Faces for Human Rights Exhibition.

THE HUMAN RIGHTS FRIENDLY AWARDS 2023

IN THE AREA OF HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATIONISHR, awards recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions in the promotion of Human Rights Education, in line with the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This event is held every five years on December 10th, which marks International Human Rights Day.

AWARDEES:

Human Rights Friendly Award in the Area of Sustainability: SAP Latin America and the Caribbean

This Award recognizes SAP’s outstanding commitment to human rights and sustainability practices. Ms. Sybelle D’Marco Chief Customer Communications, Regional Sustainability Communication accepted the Award on behalf of Ms. Cristina Palmaka President of SAP Latin America and the Caribbean.

Human Rights Friendly Award to a Country: Iceland

Mr. Matthias Eggertsson Honorary Consul of Iceland in Miami received the Award.

Human Rights Friendly Award to an Educational Institution: Miami Dade County Public Schools

“Human Rights Friendly Educational Institution Award 2023” upon Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS).
Ms. Lisett Alves, Assistant Superintendent of MDCPS, is graciously accepting the award.

Human Rights Friendly Award to a Jurisdiction/Region to: Principality of Asturias

In a poignant ceremony, Doña Maria Belen Dias, Vice President of “El Centro Asturiano de Miami,” graciously accepted the award on behalf of the President of the Principality of Asturias, Don Adrián Barbón Rodríguez. The Principality’s dedication to championing human rights has been a beacon of inspiration, making it a deserving recipient of this esteemed accolade.

Human Rights Friendly Award to a Jurisdiction/Region to: Xunta de Galicia

The Human Rights Friendly City/Jurisdiction Award has been awarded to the Xunta de Galicia, Spain. Ms. Elvira Marcos Salazar the Consul of Tourism Affairs at the Embassy of Spain and Director of the Tourist office of Spain in Miami, accepted the award.

Human Rights Friendly Award to an Individual: Artist Wilma Bulkin Siegel, M.D.

In tandem with the awards ceremony, Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel, www.wilmabulkinsiegel.com recognized and an esteemed watercolor artist, presented an extraordinary exhibition featuring thirty meticulously crafted portraits. Each portrait encapsulates the essence of one of the 30 human rights articles, paying homage to national and international luminaries whose lives, careers and work highlight the diversity and significance of these rights.

HUMAN RIGHTS FRIENDLY AWARD 2018

International Solidarity for Human Rights (ISHR) celebrated its 10th Anniversary and the 1st Edition of The Human Rights Friendly Award at Miami Dade College‘s Wolfson Campus. The event also marked the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” by the United Nations General Assembly. The “Human Rights Friendly Award,” honored individuals and organizations that made significant contributions to Human Rights Education. The event was held in a packed auditorium and was MCed by Juan C Mendieta, Director of Communications at MDC, and Maria Elena Useche, ISHR’s board member.

The event began with a speech by Dr. Eduardo J. Padron, MDC’s President, who announced that the City of Miami had proclaimed December 7th as “Right to Culture Day” and presented an official Proclamation Certificate on behalf of Mayor Francis X. Suarez. He also presented MDC’s “Recognition Award” to Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas and Devorah Sasha, founders of ISHR, and ISHR’s President and Executive Director, respectively, for their tireless work in promoting Human Rights Education.

The event also unveiled Induction Chromatique, a work of art by Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, which represented Article 27 of the UDHR, the Right to Culture. In addition to the unveiling, ISHR presented four Human Rights Friendly Awards in different categories. Frank Costoya Architect, P.A. received the Human Rights Friendly Corporation Award for their support of ISHR and the Route to Human Rights project. Carlos Cruz-Diez received the Human Rights Friendly Individual Award, and his son accepted the award on his behalf. Miami Dade College received the Human Rights Friendly Institution Award for its continuous support of Human Rights Education, and the Principality of Andorra received the Human Rights Friendly Country Award for its impressive contributions to the cause of Human Rights Education.

The event concluded with an animated reception, where attendees went outside to witness the unveiling of Cruz-Diez’s work of art on the South-facing wall of Building 1. The Miami College Orchestra, conducted by Prof. Alberto Bade, provided musical performances along with guest musicians Ed Calle and José Negroni. Overall, the event was a delightful and meaningful celebration of Human Rights Education and ISHR’s 10th Anniversary.