Civil Courage Prize

Civil Courage Prize

The Civil Courage Prize is a human rights award which is awarded to "steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk — rather than military valor."[1] It is awarded by the Trustees of The Train Foundation annually and may be awarded posthumously.

The six-member board of trustees includes Edward Streator, the former American diplomat.[2]

Honorees

The annual award was given to:

In addition, it was awarded posthumously to:

Also, certificates of distinction are occasionally awarded:

References

  1. ^ http://www.civilcourageprize.org/index.htm
  2. ^ The Civil Courage Prize website page about us. Accessed June 28, 2010.

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