The NIJC Human Rights Awards honors human rights champions and celebrates the contributions of business, philanthropic, and community leaders. This luncheon is NIJC's signature event, drawing 1,000 attendees to raise funds for programs that protect immigrant rights and provide access to life-changing immigration legal services for more than 10,000 people each year. As NIJC begins its new chapter as an independent organization, the 26th Annual Human Rights Awards is a special opportunity to celebrate our tremendous impact for immigrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum.
SAVE THE DATE:
26th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CT
2025 AWARDEES
Keynote & Jeanne M. and Joseph P. Sullivan Award: JEWHER ILHAM
Jewher Ilham is an author of two books, a labor rights researcher, a Uyghur human rights activist and the daughter of renowned jailed economist, Ilham Tohti. She works at the Worker Rights Consortium as Forced Labor Project Coordinator and serves as a spokesperson for the Coalition to End Uyghur Forced Labour. She is a co-producer and the protagonist for the groundbreaking and award-winning documentary film All Static and Noise (May 2023) about the plight of Uyghurs. She was previously awarded the Campaigner of the Year Prize by Freedom United.
Human Rights Corporate Award: ZURICH NORTH AMERICA
Human Rights Practitioner Award: ARNOLD & PORTER
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