Nigerian activist and convener of Stand To End R*ape (STER) Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi has won the 2020 Global Citizen Prize: Nigeria’s Hero Award. The award is in recognition of her immense contribution to end s*xual & gender-based violence in Nigeria.
Through STER, a youth-led advocacy NGO, Osowobi provides prevention mechanisms and support for survivors with psychosocial services.
She’s also the first-ever recipient of this award.
According to Global Citizen, the award is to recognise “individuals around the world who have shown exceptional commitment to the UN’s Global Goals in their country and globally, and championing the most vulnerable people. Individuals and organisations have been presented with the award in Nigeria, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, and the UK.”
In addition, awardees will get would receive $10,000 to further projects in their communities.
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi was also listed amongst UN’s Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals in September 2020.
Her name is also on TIME “100 Next” list in November 2019 and was named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2019.
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Furthermore, while speaking on to the award, Oluwaseun told Global Citizen:
“I am elated to be recognised as the first Nigeria’s Hero Award winner because it’s coming at a defining moment. The recognition puts a global spotlight on the work I’ve done in the past six years to defy the culture of silence in Nigeria and promote the safety and well-being of women. I’m joining the global network of Global Citizens!
This recognition highlights the advocacy efforts of Stand To End R**e Initiative (STER) and fosters opportunities for networking, collaborations and funding.”
I am absolutely elated to announce that I am the first-ever recipient of the 2020 @GlblCtzn Nigeria’s Hero Award for my advocacy in s****l & gender-based violence prevention & response in Nigeria via @StandtoEndRape. Thank you Global Citizen! #GCPrize
Mama I made it — again!!!🤯 pic.twitter.com/8nOCxpM5wd
— Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi (@AyodejiOsowobi) December 8, 2020
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