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Nominate an individual or an organization for 2026 O’Brien Awards

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Human Rights Educators USA (HRE USA) has established the Edward O’Brien Human Rights Education Awards in memory of Ed O’Brien, pioneer human rights educator and valued member of HRE USA who died in 2015. A brief biography is available on the HRE USA website at hreusa.org/projects/

The 2026 O’Brien Awards recognize an individual and an organization/s that has made a significant contribution to human rights education in the United States.

The 2026 Edward O’Brien Human Rights Education Awards will be announced on International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2026.

🏆 Deadline for nominations is October 1, 2026. 

>> Nomination Form

>> A brief biography of Edward O’Brien is available on the HRE USA website at hreusa.org/projects/edward-obrien-award/

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

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