On October 21, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will present the second annual Secretary’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions at the U.S. Department of State. This award honors six leaders from civil society for their bravery, leadership, and dedication to promoting racial equity, justice, and human rights.
After the ceremony, the awardees will take part in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Washington, D.C. and New York City. During this program, they will share knowledge with U.S. experts on advancing human rights and fighting racism, discrimination, and xenophobia.
The 2024 awardees are:
Dintie Sule Tayiru (Ghana): Tayiru, Executive Director of SAVE-Ghana, has worked to improve the lives of the Fulbe, a marginalized group in Ghana’s Upper West Region, by promoting their rights and inclusive governance.
John Leerdam (Netherlands): Leerdam has been a strong advocate for racial equity in the Netherlands for over 40 years, founding Black Achievement Month and supporting the recognition of African descent people.
Elvis Shakjiri (North Macedonia): Shakjiri, Executive Director of Romalitico, has dedicated his work to improving the lives of Roma people by helping them gain access to social services and ending Roma statelessness.
Urmila Chaudhary (Nepal): Chaudhary, a former child servant, co-founded the Freed Kamlari Development Forum and has been a tireless advocate for marginalized communities and former bonded laborers in Nepal.
Tanya Duarte (Mexico): Duarte, an Afro-Mexican feminist and activist, has fought for Afro-Mexican rights for over 35 years, advocating for public policies that support equity in education and justice.
Tomasa Yarhui Jacomé (Bolivia): Jacomé, an Indigenous rights activist and former government official, has spent 25 years fighting for Indigenous rights, gender equality, and against systemic racism in Bolivia.
These leaders are being recognized for their efforts to create more inclusive and just societies in their countries.
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