The Jaime Brunet International Prize was established in 1998 with the objective of distinguishing people, organizations and institutions that promote the defence of human rights.
This award also aims to recognize the work of those who fight to eliminate situations of inhumane or degrading treatment in violation of people's inherent rights to dignity.
Through his travels, he came to understand the extent of discrimination, violence and abuse committed by the powerful affecting the weak, and how people's most basic rights were infringed every day.
Through its activities, it promotes respect for human dignity and the elimination of inhumane or degrading situations or treatment.
Additionally, since 2017 the Brunet Doctoral Thesis Award has been granted to give recognition to theses with research content directly related to the defense and promotion of human rights.