The Freedom Prize Voting Event By Adèle, Inès, Marin and Yazid
BEFORE THE VOTING EVENT
Since the beginning of the year, we have worked on a project named « Freedom Prize ». This is a prize which awards a defender of the human rights in the world. To participate in the event, we proposed some organisations or persons who fight for freedom in an exemplar manner, by filling a form on the Internet.
THE VOTING EVENT
On April 9th, we went at the University Institute of Technology and we voted for one of the three nominees : the NGO China Labor Watch, the activist Matiullah Wesa and the indigenous defender Nemonte Nenquimo. Everyone chose a fight that they find the most important.
After the vote, we listened to the great witness : a person invited by the organisation committee. Kam is an artist who defends humans rights with her drawings. She has written two graphic novels : first Lucha in 2021 and secondly Les Enfants du Pays in September 2025.
Then, there was a debate between Kam and Anne Lejeune, Head of Educational Projects at Cartooning for Peace. We could ask questions to them both and it was very interesting.
AFTER THE VOTING EVENT
On June 4th, we are going to the Freedom Prize ceremony : the winner will be awarded the Freedom Prize. It will take place at Caen Zenith and we are invited. It will be, for sure, an incredible event and we are very happy to attend it.
Please, read these infographics to learn more about Kam, the NGO China Labor Watch, Matiullah Wesa and Nemonte Nenquimo.
Documents joints
China Labor Watch, a Freedom Prize nominee
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Kam, a cartoonist, member of the organisation « Cartooning for Peace »
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Matiullah Wesa, a Freedom Prize nominee
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Nemonte Nenquimo, a Freedom Prize nominee
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