Human Rights Reporters Ghana Up For 2020 Africans Rising Activism Award
The Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) has been named among 10 finalists who have demonstrated sterling leadership in their work as selfless advocates for the rights of people on the continent as part of the 2020 Africans Rising Activism Award under the Movement of the Year category. The 2020 Africans Rising Activism Award seeks to recognize both a movement and an individual activist for their hard work for change. The award scheme was an initiative of the African Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity popularly known as the ‘Africans Rising’. The 2019 edition of the award witnessed Jean-Marie Kalonji, an activist from the Democratic Republic of Congo adjudged the Africans Rising Activist of the Year. Mr. Kalonji was said to have demonstrated exceptional leadership in his work as a selfless campaigner for the rights of people on the continent to merit the honor. “We thank you for the work that you are already doing to bring positive change to your community, and we a