The 2024 winners of HRE USA’s Youth in Action for Human Rights Awards have just been announced. The individual award goes to Pranav Raju, from Irving, TX, in recognition of his outstanding advocacy for affordable healthcare, especially on behalf of persons living with Type 1 Diabetes. Outside Connection, founded by Sebastian Tan of Sewickley, PA, was named the organizational winner for its innovative advocacy on behalf of formerly incarcerated individuals. Emily Peng of San Mateo, CA was recognized with Honorable Mention.
 Pranav Raju |  Sebastian Tan |
Read more about the 2024 winners and past youth awards winners.
To encourage a new generation of human rights activists, the Youth in Action for Human Rights Awards recognize youth leadership in the defense of and advocacy for human rights in the United States. The Awards annually honor the work of both an individual and a group of young people of high school age. This year’s winners will receive a $500 award and be recognized at HRE USA’s national Human Rights Day Celebration on Tuesday, December 10, at 4:00 ET. Register for the virtual Human Rights Day celebration here.
HRE USA is proud to honor these young activists for their dedication to defending human rights and creating change in society as well as the lives of individuals in their community.
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