Nominations for Human Rights Award

In 1992, the International Human Rights Award for Service to Humanity was created in Community of Christ. Passed as World Conference Resolution 1228, it recognizes individuals in the forefront of organizations and causes working to alleviate human suffering and supporting human rights. The Community of Christ Human Rights Award is presented each World Conference to at least two people. 

Any member, friend of Community of Christ, or one of its affiliates (Outreach International, Graceland University, etc.) who is defined by one or more descriptions here may be nominated through an online form. 

The deadline for nominations is 1 October, and a video was created specifically to promote participation. 

The Human Rights Team asks you to help recognize these crucial individuals. Nominees might: 

• Demonstrate a sustained commitment or exceptional service in one or more area of human rights—defined as rights and freedoms that belong to every human being. Those rights include the struggle to maintain, assist, and enhance life through adequate nourishment (food), safety and nurturing relationships, access to education and possibilities of human development, meaningful work (economic opportunity), health, and liberty (freedom and responsibility).
• Be involved in the forefront of causes working to alleviate suffering and promoting human rights.
• Stimulate change within a community outside the church—on a local, national, or international level—to alleviate suffering and promote human rights.

Facilitate change on church policy, hymnody, curriculum theology, or other area in pursuit of human rights. 

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