U.S. Department of State
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
May 18, 2012
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that Ales Byalyatski of Belarus and Uganda’s Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights and Constitutional Law are the joint winners of the 2011 Human Rights Defenders Award. This award recognizes individuals or non-governmental organizations that show exceptional valor and leadership in advocating the protection of human rights and democracy in the face of government repression. Continue reading ‘Winners of the Human Rights Defenders Award’
