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The Forum and UNHCR have now opened nominations for the fifth annual Women on the Move Awards 2016.

The Forum and UNHCR have now opened nominations for the fifth annual Women on the Move Awards 2016.

Migrants and refugees cross borders to live among us for many reasons. Some come fleeing human rights abuses. Some come to join other members of their families. Some come to take up work or study. But when they arrive here they often find that they face new challenges and problems. Some not only rise to these challenges for themselves, they also help others to succeed. The Women on the Move Awards celebrates and promote the contribution that migrant and refugee women, the media and their champions can make towards facing down prejudice and inspiring others.

This year there are four categories of awards. The Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year awards celebrate women who, having migrated or fled persecution, provide essential support and inspiring leadership at the grassroots to others starting a new life in the UK. The Media Awardrecognises the outstanding work of a journalist or producer whose reporting has promoted the protection needs of migrant and refugee women. TheChampion Award will also be presented to those who work to protect or promote the rights and/or integration needs of UK-based migrant and refugee women.

For more information please contact womenawards@mrcf.org.uk.

http://womenonthemoveawards.org.uk/nominate/

 

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