Human Rights Tulip 2022: Top 3 Nominees

On October 21, the shortlist for the Human Rights Tulip was announced. At that time, 10 candidates remained. An independent jury selected a top 3 from these. The remaining candidates were selected based on the social impact of their work and their courage to promote human rights despite threats and attacks. This is the top 3 nominees for the Human Rights Tulip 2022:

Human Rights Center Viasna is a human rights organization founded in 1996 during mass protests against democratic opposition in Belarus. Today, Viasna monitors the human rights situation in Belarus and raises awareness of democracy and human rights. The organization also advocates for citizens and political prisoners. Since 2003, the organization has operated illegally in Belarus. Read Viasnas story.

Leng Ouch has been committed for 22 years to human rights and environmental rights in Cambodia. Through research into abuses and exposing corruption, he advocates for communities disadvantaged by companies or the government. Think of local communities losing their habitats due to large-scale deforestation. Read Leng Ouchs story.

Thai Lawyers for Human Rights is an organization founded in 2014 by a group of lawyers and social activists for human rights, two days after the military coup in Thailand. The lawyers provide pro bono legal aid to people affected by arbitrariness or prosecuted for exercising their civil and political rights. The organization also raises awareness among the Thai population and works closely with other human rights organizations and the UN. Read the story of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.