December 11, 2024
Each year, UNA-NCA commemorates the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a celebratory event.

In celebrating the 79th anniversary of the United Nations and the 76th 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 2024 Honorees


Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award
The Honorable Volker Türk
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

F. Allen "Tex" Harris Human Rights Diplomacy Award

Daniel Kronenfeld
Director, Office of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, Bureau of International Organizations, U.S. Department of State

Perdita Huston Human Rights Award

Megan E. Corrado
Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alliance for Peacebuilding

Community Human Rights Award
Teaching for Change

Emerging Leader Award
Alexandria J. Maloney
President, Black Professionals in International Affairs

Event Information

When: December 11th, 2024 at 4:30pm (Doors at 4:00pm)
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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