Renowned Nigerian lawyer and gender rights advocate, Omowumi Ogunrotimi, has won the 2025 Global Citizen Prize in New York City. The award recognizes her exceptional leadership in advancing gender equity and justice across Nigeria.
Honoured Among Global Changemakers
Ogunrotimi received the prestigious award on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, alongside three other global activists:
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Valeriia Rachynska from Ukraine
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Taily Terena from Brazil
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Lydia Amenyaglo from Ghana
Each honoree was celebrated for driving meaningful change and promoting justice in their respective communities.
Championing Gender Equity in Nigeria
Global Citizen honoured Ogunrotimi for her groundbreaking work in Nigeria’s gender advocacy space.
Notably, she led the movement that influenced the Federal House of Representatives to pass the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill. She also played a key role in helping 26 sub-national governments adopt localized sexual harassment prevention frameworks.
A Night of Global Recognition
The star-studded ceremony drew attention from across the world and was graced by leading voices in global policy and activism.
Dignitaries in attendance included:
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Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General
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Sarah, Duchess of York
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Bill Nye, popular science educator
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Professor José Manuel Barroso, Chair of the Gavi Board
Ogunrotimi’s Award Highlights Nigeria’s Gender Advocacy Progress
This recognition not only elevates Omowumi Ogunrotimi’s global profile but also spotlights Nigeria’s growing efforts to combat gender-based violence and promote equality.
Her success inspires a new generation of advocates working to build safer, fairer communities across Africa and beyond.
