2025 Human Rights Awards

About Details about the event.

Event Dates
  • Wednesday, 10 December, 2025 From 5:30 pm To 8:30 pm
Recognizing Outstanding Individuals and Organizations

Each year, UNA-NCA commemorates the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a celebratory event.

In celebrating the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UNA-NCA will recognize outstanding individuals and organizations who are working to improve human rights in their communities and around the world.

The 2025 Honorees

Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award
Gimena Sanchez
Human rights and anti-racism advocate at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)

F. Allen "Tex" Harris Human Rights Diplomacy Award
Uzra Zeya
President, Human Rights First

Perdita Huston Human Rights Award
Sia Nowrojee
Associate Vice President, Girls & Women Strategy

Community Human Rights Award
Volare DC

Emerging Leader Award
Oscar Lopez III
13th US Youth Observer to the United Nations

Venue Details about the venue

UN Foundation
1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
United States

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Organizer : United Nations Association of the National Capital Area

Phone : +12022236092

Website : https://www.unanca.org

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Is there an age limit to enter the event?
Yes. Guests must be 18+ to attend. Guests must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages.
Is parking available?
Street parking is limited, so we strongly recommend using Uber, Lyft or another rideshare service. There are private, paid garages nearby
Are the tickets refundable?
Because this is a charitable fundraising event, tickets are considered contributions and are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend or colleague (please email [email protected] to update the registration)
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For event details, ticketing, sponsorship, dietary requests, or other inquiries, please contact [email protected] or call 202-223-6092.
Will food and drinks be provided? 
Yes. Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the reception.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is business professional.
What time does the event start and end?
Doors open at 5:30 Pm and the event concludes at 8:30 pm.
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