Registration open for 22nd Annual Kitsap County Human Rights Council

(Kitsap County, WA) Registration is now open for the 22nd Annual Kitsap County Human Rights Conference. The 2012 conference, presented by the Kitsap County Council for Human Rights, takes place 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Kitsap Conference Center of Bremerton. The focus this year is “The Forgotten War: Economics and Social Justice!” Guest speakers will include Richard LeMeiux, Ed Cable, Living Voices and many more. Breakout sessions will focus on microfinancing, the law and a special dialogue on an “Edible Democracy” with the Puget Sound Edible Democracy Project.

Nominations are also being taken now through November 15 for the 2012 Wall of Fame Awards which recognize individuals, groups and organizations in Kitsap County communities who have made significant contributions to human rights efforts. Awards are announced during the human rights conference.

To pre-register for the conference and more information, go to www.kitsapgov.com/hr/wsolympic/humanrights/hrcboard.htm or call (360)377-8505. Tickets may be purchased at a discount by Nov. 30. The conference is sponsored by United Way of Kitsap County, The Suquamish Tribe and Kitsap Sun.