BEVERLY HILLS, May 09, (THEWILL) – World-renowned musicianAngélique Kidjoalongside three inspirational African youth activist groups,Y’en a marrefrom Senegal,Le Balai Citoyenfrom Burkina Faso andLUCHAfrom the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been honoured with the prestigious Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award.
According to Amnesty International’s Secretary General Salil Shetty, “The Ambassador of Conscience Award is a celebration of those public figures who have shown exceptional courage in standing up to injustice. Angélique Kidjo and the members of Y’en a marre, le Balai Citoyen and LUCHA have all proved themselves to be bold advocates for human rights, using their talents to inspire others.”
This award joins the long list of accolades of Angélique Kidjowho is also a multi Grammy-award winner.
“I have always tried to use my voice—singing and spoken—to fight injustice and inequality. Amnesty International’s work throughout the years has been so courageous and extraordinary that receiving the Ambassador of Conscience award is intimidating to me! The award will energize me to stay outspoken about the crucial human rights issues of our time,” said Kidjo.
Previous winners of the Ambassador of Conscience Award include the late South African leaderNelson Mandela, Myanmar politicianAung San Suu Kyi, the rock bandU2, Chinese artistAi Weiweiand American singer-songwriter Joan Baez.
The awards ceremony will hold in Dakar, Senegal, on May 28.
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