The Human Rights Commission has extended the deadline to make nominations for the annual Award for the Advancement of Human Rights until Monday, November 16.
“This award recognizes individuals, groups or organizations that have made a significant contribution towards the advancement of human rights on Prince Edward Island,” said Maria McQuaid, Acting Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission. “We want to ensure that people have an opportunity to complete their submissions.”
The selection of the recipient of the award is based on exceptional achievement on a volunteer basis to promote human rights and equality in Prince Edward Island as defined in the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Act.
Nomination forms are available on the PEI Human Rights Commission’s website www.peihumanrights.ca and at Access PEI sites throughout the province.
The closing date for nominations is now November 16, 2009, with the presentation of the award taking place during the celebration of International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2009.
Anyone requiring additional information should contact Lorraine Buell at
902-368-4180.