TamilNet: 05.05.13 Eezham Tamils among HR defenders shortlisted for Amnesty NZ award

Eezham Tamils among HR defenders shortlisted for Amnesty NZ award

Two Eezham Tamils were among the six human rights defenders shortlisted for periodical award by the New Zealand chapter of the Amnesty International this year. Mr. A. Theva Rajan was placed next to the main award winner and Dr. Nagalingam Rasalingam was one of the six finalists. This is the first time Eezham Tamils have been recognized for the consideration of the Defender of Human Rights Award by Amnesty NZ, Eezham Tamil news sources in New Zealand said.

HR Award to Eezham Tamil activists in NZ

Chronology:

15.06.13 08:53

Tamil activist film director Manivannan passes away in Chennai

14.06.13 22:38

Sinhala military wants ‘Kappan’ from Batticaloa Tamil farmers

14.06.13 20:30

NESoHR revives reporting, highlights collective rights

13.06.13 18:21

Paa'nama model envisaged to Sinhalicise Ukanthai in East

13.06.13 01:29

Auschwitz survivor recognizes Sri Lanka genocide

12.06.13 06:33

Gajendrakumar exposes New Delhi’s deception behind 13th Amendment

12.06.13 00:58
Rapp disappointed at Sri Lanka's lack of accountability to atrocities

12.06.13 00:16
Ampaa’rai Sinhala administration schemes Buddhicisation of Saiva-Vedda site

11.06.13 22:55

British archaeologist makes no difference from PM of his country

11.06.13 12:41
Kathirkaamam festival postponed, pilgrims on foot from Jaffna stranded midway

10.06.13 23:41

Canada youth initiate ‘Thazhumpakam’ for genocide awareness

10.06.13 22:17
Sinhala paramilitary steps up land appropriation in border villages of East

09.06.13 23:46
Vedda priest of Saiva temple murdered in Chella Kathirkaamam

09.06.13 22:48

British trade unions unequivocally support Tamils’ right to self-determination

08.06.13 21:18

US Tamils join "One Million Bones" genocide protest

News 2013 June May April March February January 2012 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2011 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2010 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2009 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2008 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2007 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2006 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2005 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2004 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2003 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2002 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2001 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2000 December November October September August July June May April March February January 1999 December November October September August July June May April March February January 1998 December November October September August July June May April March February January 1997 December November October September August July June Features Opinion Palaka'ni Photo Features TN Transcription Web feeds Feedback Home About us	Eezham Tamils among HR defenders shortlisted for Amnesty NZ award [TamilNet, Sunday, 05 May 2013, 00:56 GMT] Two Eezham Tamils were among the six human rights defenders shortlisted for periodical award by the New Zealand chapter of the Amnesty International this year. Mr. A. Theva Rajan was placed next to the main award winner and Dr. Nagalingam Rasalingam was one of the six finalists. This is the first time Eezham Tamils have been recognized for the consideration of the Defender of Human Rights Award by Amnesty NZ, Eezham Tamil news sources in New Zealand said. 79-year-old Mr A. Theva Rajan was earlier awarded Queens Service Medal in 2011, in specific recognition of his services to the Tamil community in New Zealand. Chronology: 05.05.13 Eezham Tamils among HR defenders shortlisted for A.. 14.01.11 Queen Elizabeth honours three Tamils this year Email this article Print this article Feedback on this article	Latest 15 Reports 15.06.13 08:53 Tamil activist film director Manivannan passes away in Chennai 14.06.13 22:38 Sinhala military wants ‘Kappan’ from Batticaloa Tamil farmers 14.06.13 20:30 NESoHR revives reporting, highlights collective rights 13.06.13 18:21 Paa'nama model envisaged to Sinhalicise Ukanthai in East 13.06.13 01:29 Auschwitz survivor recognizes Sri Lanka genocide 12.06.13 06:33 Gajendrakumar exposes New Delhi’s deception behind 13th Amendment 12.06.13 00:58 Rapp disappointed at Sri Lanka's lack of accountability to atrocities 12.06.13 00:16 Ampaa’rai Sinhala administration schemes Buddhicisation of Saiva-Vedda site 11.06.13 22:55 British archaeologist makes no difference from PM of his country 11.06.13 12:41 Kathirkaamam festival postponed, pilgrims on foot from Jaffna stranded midway 10.06.13 23:41 Canada youth initiate ‘Thazhumpakam’ for genocide awareness 10.06.13 22:17 Sinhala paramilitary steps up land appropriation in border villages of East 09.06.13 23:46 Vedda priest of Saiva temple murdered in Chella Kathirkaamam 09.06.13 22:48 British trade unions unequivocally support Tamils’ right to self-determination 08.06.13 21:18 US Tamils join "One Million Bones" genocide protest
	Find this article at: http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=36280 Reproduction of this news item is allowed when used without any alterations to the contents and the source, TamilNet, is mentioned
	News \| Features \| Opinion \| Palaka'ni \| Photo Features \| TN Transcription Web feeds \| Feedback \| Home \| About us