Nyaradzo Mashayamombe, a dedicated women’s rights advocate from Zimbabwe, has been recognized as one of three finalists for the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards in the change-maker category. This prestigious nomination acknowledges her tireless efforts in empowering young women and girls across Zimbabwe.
Mashayamombe’s work focuses on critical issues such as gender-based violence, climate change, economic empowerment, and sexual reproductive health rights. Through her Leadership Economic Mentorship Hubs, she has successfully empowered 6,500 girls and young women, encouraging them to take on community and public roles to ensure their voices are heard.
Her influence extends beyond individual mentorship. Mashayamombe played a crucial role in mobilizing over 200 civil society organizations in Zimbabwe for the Every Child in School campaign, which successfully advocated for the Education Amendment Act.
The UN SDG Action Awards, a flagship program of the UN SDG Action Campaign, celebrates initiatives and individuals who use creativity and innovation to promote a more sustainable, equitable, and peaceful world. This year’s selection process was highly competitive, with over 5,500 applications received from 190 countries.
Nyaradzo Mashayamombe stands alongside two other remarkable finalists: Suvarna Raj, a para-athlete and disability rights advocate from India, and Payzee Mahmod from the UK, who combats child marriage and honor-based violence through storytelling and advocacy.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for October 29, 2024, in Rome, Italy, where nine categories will be honored. Mashayamombe’s nomination highlights the global recognition of her impactful work in advancing women’s rights and sustainable development in Zimbabwe.
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