Abigail B. L Freeman, a 21 year old Liberian has brought great honor and inspiration to young Liberians, especially those involved in social action and humanitarian work, as she on July 1, 2020 received the 2020 Diana Award on behalf of Liberia.
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Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. The Award is given to young people who have demonstrated their ability to inspire and mobilise new generations to serve their communities and create long lasting change on a global scale.
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The young Liberian female acquired the Award for going above and beyond her daily life to create and sustain positive change in Liberia and the world over.
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Abigail who hails from Nimba County, is dedicated to championing gender equality and justice in Liberia. She pioneered the ‘Criminal Justice Students Association’, Liberia’s biggest grassroots law enforcement movement, which advocates for the rights of victims of sexual assaults and minorities. Abigail has established human rights clubs in schools and communities to create a safe space for youth to speak out on issues including sexual assaults. She works tirelessly with disadvantaged young people and women to promote education and raise awareness of gender-based violence. Abigail also represents Liberian young people at the YMCA globally, acting as an agent for change and a voice for youth development.
Credit: Spoon TV
