The Human Rights Commission will hold the annual Newton Human Rights Award Ceremony on December 10 at 5:30PM in the War Memorial Auditorium of City Hall. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony.
The Newton Human Rights Award recognizes individuals who, by their efforts, have improved the quality of life in Newton by promoting greater understanding and appreciation of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or ancestry, or by working to reduce discrimination in areas such as housing, employment, or education. The award is based on a person’s overall commitment to human rights work. This year it will be awarded to Karen Peirce and Mark Kelly.
Every year the Newton Human Rights Commission also recognizes Newton high school students for their involvement and advocacy in human rights issues. This year’s honorees are Ava Qiu, Helen Liu, Remaz Kaaber, Parker Ferguson, and Malia Thompson-Leong.