Activists from the U.S., Rwanda, Mexico and Tibet to be Honored; Issues
Include Enviromnental Justice, Ethnic Violence, Judicial Equality, Freedom
of Expression
NEW YORK, NY (October 26, 1995) -- Frontline activists from the
United States, Rwanda, Mexico and Tibet have been named recipients of the
1995 Reebok Human Rights Award for their leadership in safeguarding human
rights and fighting injustice. They will be recognized at a December 5th
award ceremony at Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theatre, an historic center
of artistic expression.
"I proudly join Reebok in celebrating the vision and tenacity of the recipients
of this year's
awards," said former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, a member of the Reebok
Human Rights Board of Advisors. "These young leaders, who are willing to
take great personal risks to create new
possibilities for human justice, hold the key to a better future for people
around the world."
"This year, we're very excited to be celebrating the eighth annual Reebok
Human Rights Award and the achievements of these courageous human rights
advocates at the Apollo Theatre in New York City," said Paul Fireman, Chairman
and CEO, Reebok International Ltd. "When it opened as a black theatre in
1934, the Apollo gave a voice, and a livelihood, to a broad range of artists
and it spawned a rich musical heritage. It has been at the center of cultural
life in Harlem, but its legacy reaches far beyond its famous marquee. The
Apollo has made an indelible contribution to America's cultural diversity."
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