Human Rights Heroes at Home 2009 - Green Alternatives

Green Alternatives Category

Nominate people who work to advance environmental justice in local communities and abroad. Tell us about the Heroes you know, who work to promote climate justice, advance the green economy, and encourage equal access to and participation in the green economy for all members of our communities.

Describe your Green Alternatives Nominee:

1. How has this individual/organization contributed to the advancement of human rights and justice?
2. What is inspiring about their work? Share a short story of success or struggle.
3. How will the honor of being chosen as this year’s Global Exchange Human Rights Hero contribute and advance the nominee’s work and efforts?
4. Be prepared to provide contact info for your nominee in the event that your nominee makes it to the final selection process.

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Global Exchange is asking YOU to nominate individuals/organizations committed to human rights and justice in the following categories: Peace, Economic Justice and Green Alternatives. Nominees may be from any country and of any age. You can nominate and vote for as many individual/organization in as many categories as you like, however, you cannot vote for the same nominee twice. One Human Rights Hero from each category – Peace, Economic Justice, and Green Alternative—will be chosen as this year’s Human Rights Hero Honoree. Each will receive a prize of $1,000 towards their work.

Global Exchange reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all nominations; and to modify, supplement, or cancel the website. Under no circumstances shall GX be liable for any costs incurred by any person in connection with the preparation and submission of a nomination to this website.