The recipients are a South African judge for her courageous leadership in advancing human rights, and an organization representing women’s groups in Rwanda, for its commitment to peace, reconciliation, and nation building.
Pro-Femmes Twese Hamwe
An umbrella organization comprising over 40 women's groups across Rwanda, Pro-Femmes Twese Hamwe is dedicated to achieving peace and eradicating discrimination
Navanethem Pillay
The first black woman attorney on the Supreme Court of South Africa, Judge Navanethem Pillay has been a strong advocate for human rights and women's issues