- For those in or near Geneva it is important to note that the 2015 Martin Ennals Award ceremony will take place on Tuesday 6 October at 18h00 in the Uni-Dufour, Geneva. This ceremony is open to the public and is followed by a reception. [https://thoolen.wordpress.com/2015/04/22/breaking-news-final-nominees-martin-ennals-award-2015-just-announced/]
Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
- For those wanting to submit candidates for the 2016 MEA, please note that the nominations deadline is one month earlier than in the past, i.e. 9 November 2015. Nominations can be submitted electronically at www.martinennalsaward.org
The Jury of the Award is composed of the following NGOs:
OMCT
ISHR
International Commission of Jurists
HURIDOCS
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights First
Front Line Defenders
FIDH
EWDE Germany
Amnesty International
Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders and their awards 
October 1, 2015 at 15:02
Hi Hans,
How are you feeling? Jo informed us that you will be unable to make it to Geneva next week – it’s a pity as I was really looking forwards to seeing you – but it’s also the right decision for you to rest and be with your family. Please get well soon!
P.S. either you are being very forward thinking or there was a typo on your blog post: > For those wanting to submit candidates for the 2106MEA, I think you meant 2016 not 2106!
Big hugs
Mike
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