John Humphrey was a Canadian who wrote the first draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Though Eleanor Roosevelt helped him and a French man edited it.

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Call for Nominations: John Humphrey Freedom Award 2007

Source: Rights and Democracy

[Please note: The summary below has been adapted directly from the
source.]

Rights and Democracy presents the John Humphrey Freedom Award each year to an organization or individual from any country or region of the world,
including Canada, for exceptional achievement in the promotion of human
rights and democratic development. The Award consists of a grant of
$25,000, as well as a speaking tour of Canadian cities to help increase
awareness of the recipient's human rights work.

It is named in honour of the Canadian John Peters Humphrey, a human rights
law professor who prepared the first draft of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.

How to Submit a Nomination

Rights and Democracy invites you to submit a nomination by mail, fax or
e-mail by April 15, 2007 with the following documents:

- a letter describing the nominee, his or her work and why he or she merits
this Award.
- a curriculum vitae or organizational profile.
- supporting documentation such as articles written by or about the
nominee, e.g. press clippings.
- at least three references (with addresses, phone numbers and e-mail
addresses) who have in-depth knowledge of the candidate's work, and who may
be contacted by members of the jury for more detailed information.

Eligibility

- The nominee must be committed to peace and non-violence.
- The nominee must be independent of any political party or governmental
affiliation.
- Preference is given to those working at the frontline for the benefit of
developing countries, under conditions hostile to the recognition and
application of basic human and democratic rights.
- Preference will be given to those involved in the priority issues of
Rights & Democracy, namely: democratic development, women's rights, rights
of indigenous peoples, globalization and human rights.
- In the case of an individual, the Award is not given posthumously, nor is
it given to an organization that is no longer active.
- Former staff or board members of Rights & Democracy are not eligible.
- Self-nominations are not accepted.

For more information (including nomination forms), please go to
http://www.dd-rd.ca/site/humphrey_award/index.php?subsection=about_the_award?=en