The Anti-Slavery Award
Anti-Slavery International instituted the Anti-Slavery Award in 1991 to draw attention to the continuing problem of slavery in the world today and to provide recognition for long-term, courageous campaigning by organisations or individuals in the countries most affected.
Nominations are sought annually from hundreds of organisations around the world and the winner is selected by a panel composed of invited people from a wide background, chosen for their knowledge of the various contemporary forms of slavery.
The recipient is invited to the UK and formally presented with a medal to record the Award. During the visit, Anti-Slavery International organises a full programme of visits to government officials (both British and others), meetings with non-governmental organisations and support groups, as well as arranging interviews with UK and overseas media.
There is no cash grant given with the medal, but the publicity generated by the presentation is expected to assist the recipient’s work and to offer some protection in the carrying out of his or her humanitarian work. During the year of the Award, Anti-Slavery International also ensures that some of its campaigning is devoted to supporting the work of the Award winner.
Visit the Anti-Slavery website for more detail – The Anti-Slavery Award