Nominate Persons for the 2021 Freedom Awards
The Initiative for Equal Rights is pleased to recognize and award the efforts of individuals and organizations in Human Rights Activism in Nigeria with The Freedom Awards 2021.
The Freedom Awards were created to honour individuals, organizations, agencies or brands who are working to create an equal society free from discrimination and marginalization. The first Freedom Awards and Gala event was held in 2019. It brought together individuals, organizations and other partners who work together and separately to champion the cause for equality and human rights in their various fields in Nigeria. It was a platform for connecting, networking and celebrating the successes made so far.
Here is the list of winners from last year
- Women’s Rights of the Year – State Of Emergency GBV Movement
- The Trailblazer Award – Olumide Makanjuola
- The Young Activist Award – Mariam Sule
- SOGIESC Rights Activist of the Year – Matthew Blaise
- The Allyship Award – Zikoko Magazine
The various categories aim to honour individuals, organizations, agencies or brands who are working to create an equal society free from discrimination and marginalization.
Once again, we need your help with nominating those who are deserving in the categories below. Please read each category carefully, and ensure that the person you are nominating qualifies. Nominees must be living and doing work in Nigeria.
Read the terms of The Freedom Awards here and make your nominations below. Nominations close on the 13th of December, 2021.