Washington, DC, 14 October 2021(TDI): Riya William Yuyada, South Sudan Women’s Rights Activist and Executive Director of Crown the Women, wins the Ginetta Sagan Award by Amnesty International.
Ginetta Sagan Award comes with a fund of $20,000 which aims at recognizing and assisting the winner in her work.
This award is dedicated to all who’ve been part of our fight for justice, rights of girls/women in South Sudan 🇸🇸. I wouldn’t be recognized without your endless efforts, support, commitment&encouragement. Aluta Continua! @mishmishjuba @CrownTheWoman @athi3u #SSOT @ayak_abyei pic.twitter.com/rsfeMZIM7D
— Riya Yuyada:TheLightGoddess (@theonlyriya1) October 13, 2021
Crown the Woman is a feminist organization that advocates for women’s right. This organization also speaks out against any form of violation on women.
Riya William Yuyada was honored for her dedications to women’s safety, equality, and empowerment.
South Sudan’s activist was chosen one of the three Amnesty International award winners.
Riya William Yuyada said that the award is dedicated to those who have been a part of our battle for justice and the women’s rights. Without their tireless work, support, devotion, and encouragement, I would not be recognized.
