Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
These phenomenal civil society leaders demonstrate extraordinary courage, strength, leadership, and commitment in the fight against racism and discrimination worldwide. This year’s Global Anti-Racism Champions from Bolivia, Ghana, Mexico, Nepal, the Netherlands, and North Macedonia share their advice for creating a better world.
The six awardees this year include:
Dintie Sule Tayiru: A human rights advocate for the Fulbe community from Ghana
Elvis Shakjiri: A Roma human rights activist from North Macedonia
Urmila Chaudhary: A Dalit and labor rights activist from Nepal
Tanya Duarte: An Afro-Mexican feminist and anti-racism activist from Mexico
Tomasa Yarhui Jacomé: An Indigenous political leader and human rights advocate from Bolivia
John Leerdam: A Black Dutch activist and former parliamentarian from the Netherlands
To learn more, visit https://www.state.gov/garc2024/
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