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THE TAMPA HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD

The Tampa Human Rights Award, proposed by active RAR member Brother Clancy of Chevalier College in Bowral, is an annual event to be presented to a group or individual who has made a selfless and substantial contribution to the welfare of refugees.

* The 2004 award was presented to Rob and Anne Simpson from Bellingen RAR for their dedication to refugees and their extraordinary contribution to the pro-refugee movement [read more...].

* The 2003 award went to Elaine Smith, Hastings RAR, "for her passionate and unremitting work on behalf of asylum seekers detained on Nauru" [read more...].

* The 2002 award went to Mount Isa City Council "for displaying moral leadership in the community by creating a welcoming environment for refugees and promoting the benefits of cultural diversity" [read more...]

* The first Tampa Award was presented in 2001 to Capt Arne Rinnan of the MV Tampa "for courage compassion and moral fortitude in rescuing refugees on the high seas" [read more...]

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First meeting in Bowral

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