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 AwardGimena 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
Event Information
When: December 10th, 2025 at 5:30pm (Doors at 5:00pm)Where: United Nations Foundation (1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20006)
Cost: Members and Students $60, Non-Members $75, Combination Ticket $95
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