Social Inclusion 2007

Working to break down social barriers and maximise the opportunities open to all members of society, this award is for campaigners who are tackling social disadvantage and inequality.

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Winner

Kate Griggs

Xtraordinary People

Kate, who has direct experience of dyslexia, set-up Xtraordinary People, to campaign for better public understanding of dyslexia and for teachers to be adequately trained to recognise and resource effective support. One in ten children are dyslexic. Xtaordinary People?s main objectives are to remove the stigma often associated with dyslexia and lobby for change in order that support is available as a statutory requirement in every school.

http://www.xtraordinarypeople.com/

Finalists

Harris Nyatzana

United Network of Detained Zimbabweans

Harris was a geography teacher in Harare before he was forced to flee Zimbabwe for the UK. Zimbabwe?s political and humanitarian crisis has led to a large increase in the number of Zimbabweans seeking political asylum in the UK. Currently, asylum seekers are not permitted to work in the UK, even though many are highly trained and keen to contribute to British society. Harris is campaigning for a change to this law and has gained cross party support for this issue.

Hannah White

WOMANKIND

Hannah is the UK Schools Campaign Officer for WOMANKIND, working to challenge sexual violence in schools. Her campaign challenges social attitudes and gender stereotypes through discussion and consultation with young people and developing appropriate strategies with them to address sexual bullying. Working alongside other gender equality organisations, she is lobbying the Department for Education and Skills to create an environment in schools through preventive education where violence against women and girls is unacceptable.
www.womankind.org.uk