The Alliance for Lawyers at Risk is pleased to invite nominations for the Sir Henry Brooke Award 2027, which honours legal practitioners and human rights defenders who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law, often in the face of great adversity and at significant personal risk.
About the Award
Named in memory of Sir Henry Brooke – founder of the Alliance and a tireless advocate for justice and equality – the award recognises individuals whose courage and commitment have advanced human rights in challenging environments.
Past recipients include Ruth López, Virginia Laparra, Adil José Meléndez Marquez, Donald Hernandez and Dina Meza, along with many others whose work has had a profound impact.
Please see the Sir Henry Brooke Award 2027 Brochure for further details:
Selection Process
The winner will be selected by an independent panel comprising Professor Christine Chinkin (chair), Lord Dyson, Sir Patrick Elias, Maya Lester KC and Lizzette Robleto de Howarth. The committee will assess nominations based on the following criteria:
- The nature of the nominee’s work in defending fundamental freedoms and promoting human rights and the rule of law.
- The impact of their work on marginalised or vulnerable groups.
- How they have overcome challenges in pursuing their human rights work.
- The broader impact of their efforts, locally or globally.
- How well the nominee embodies Sir Henry Brooke’s values: justice, equality, and human rights.
There are no restrictions on the nationality or country of origin of nominees.
How to Submit a Nomination
If you know someone making a meaningful difference for the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law, we would be grateful to receive your nomination.
To submit a nomination:
- Review the full details in the Sir Henry Brooke Award 2027 Brochure
- Complete the Nomination Form
- Submit your nomination to admin@lawyersatrisk.org by 31 October 2026
Award Ceremony
The 2027 Award will be presented at a ceremony in London in March 2027. Further details will be shared closer to the date.
Thank you for helping us to recognise and support those who risk so much to defend human rights and the rule of law. For any questions, please get in touch at admin@lawyersatrisk.org.