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African Human Rights Lawyer 2006

In May 2007 the Director of the Lawyers Centre for Legal Assistance won the African Human Rights Lawyer Award .for his "dynamism and courageous pioneering spirit in establishing the Lawyers Centre for Legal Assistance ( LAWCLA ), his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of people in Africa and his outstanding professional achievements". The Award was presented by the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria on the occasion of the Award Ceremony to the Centre for Human Rights of the 2006 UNESCO prize for Human Rights Education.

Lawyer of the Year 2006

In April 2007 the Director of the Lawyers Centre for Legal Assistance, Melron Nicol-Wilson was awarded Lawyer of the Year 2006 by the Madrugar Club, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone at its annual Award Ceremony. The Award to him is for his outstanding contribution in the development the rule of Law and promotion Human Rights in Sierra Leone.

 

Very Active and Dedicated Child Friendly Lawyer

In January 2005 the organisation 'Children of Sierra Leone ' recognised and awarded Melron Nicol-Wilson , Director of LAWCLA ' very active and dedicated child friendly Lawyer in recognition of his work and that of the Centre in promoting Children's Rights in Sierra Leone.

Award of Excellence and Meritorious Services in Public Life

The Children Forum Network Sierrra Leone bequeathed the Director of LAWCLA, Melron Nicol-Wilson with the Award of Excellence and Meritorious Services in Public Life in May 2005.

Lawyer of the Year 2003

In December 2003, the Centre's Director, Melron Nicol-Wilson, was awarded the Lawyer of the Year 2003 by the National Awards Committee of the All Works of Life ( AWOL ) in recognition of the work of the achievements of the Centre in Promoting and Protecting Human Rights through Law in Sierra Leone .