Media advisory - La Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la
jeunesse will award the 2010 Rights and Freedoms Prize to the Tolerance
Foundation tonight during a 5@7

MONTREAL, Nov. 25, 2010 /CNW Telbec/ - The Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse will award tonight the 2010 Rights and Freedoms Prize to the Montreal-based Tolerance Foundation in recognition of its long-term commitment to the fight against racism.

The Commission will also present a special mention to the Val-d'Or Native Friendship Centre for organizing an annual week devoted to raising awareness against racial discrimination.

When:	Thursday, November 25, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m.
	Please note the award ceremony will start at 5 p.m.
Venue:	Grande Bibliothèque de Montréal, room M. 450

Since 1998, the Commission has awarded the Rights and Freedoms Prize annually to mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. It recognizes the exceptional achievement or commitment of individuals or groups working to defend human rights and of the rights of youth. The Commission, which held public hearings into racial profiling this past year, has chosen to grant the 2010 Rights and Freedoms Prize to an individual or an organization dedicated to the fight against racism.

For further information:

Patricia Poirier
514 873-5146 or 1 800 361-6477 ext. 358
[email protected]

For further information:

Patricia Poirier
514 873-5146 or 1 800 361-6477 ext. 358
[email protected]