National Indigenous Human Rights Awards
The National Indigenous Human Rights Awards is an annual Australian awards ceremony that recognises the contribution of Indigenous Australians to human rights and social justice.[1] It is the first national Australian award ceremony dedicated solely to Indigenous human rights achievements.[2]
Award categories
There are three categories of awards:
- The Dr Yunupingu Award for Human Rights
- The Eddie Mabo Award for Social Justice
- Anthony Mundine Award for Courage
2014 awards
The inaugural National Indigenous Human Rights Awards were held on 24 June at Parliament House, Sydney. Indigenous leaders from all over Australia travelled to Sydney for the event.[3] The ceremony was emceed by Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Linda Burney, with a keynote speech by Yalmay Yunupingu.[4]
References
- ↑ "Aboriginal Deaths in Custody". Hansard. Government of New South Wales. 18 June 2014.
- ↑ "The birth of the National Indigenous Human Rights Awards". National Indigenous Times (Lismore). 9 June 2014.
- ↑ "Leaders and elders gather for human rights awards". SBS World News. Special Broadcasting Service. 25 June 2014.
- ↑ Conimos, Anna (9 July 2014). "Future Ancients". Neos Kosmos.