The Human Rights Awards Dinner, which began decades ago, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of human rights. It celebrates the work of volunteers whose efforts impact the support of human rights locally and internationally.
1989 Human Rights Awards Dinner
Thursday, June 1, 1989
The 1989 Don and Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award was presented to Maria Socorro Diokno, Free Legal Assistance Group of the Philippines.
1988 Human Rights Awards Dinner
Wednesday, June 1, 1988
The 1988 Don and Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award was presented to Dr. Inge Genefke, International Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims, Copenhagen.
1987 Human Rights Awards Dinner
Monday, June 1, 1987
The 1987 Don and Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Awards were presented to organizations of families of the detained and disappeared in Argentina, Guatemala, and South Africa.
1986 Human Rights Awards Dinner
Sunday, June 1, 1986
The 1986 Don and Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award was presented to U.S. Representative Bill Frenzel for his work on behalf of Soviet Jews.
1985 Human Rights Awards Dinner
Saturday, June 1, 1985
The 1985 Don and Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award was presented to Mayor Don Fraser for his international human rights work.