The International Pride Awards proudly celebrates the 2024 awardees, recognizing their unwavering commitment, resilience and contributions to the global movement for LGBTIQ+ equality and inclusivity.
Movement building in the face of hostility
Ruslan has been involved in LGBTIQ+ activism in Russia for almost 20 years. After the LGBTIQ+ movement was designated as extremist and criminalized, he fled his country to be able to continue his work.
Celebrating Diverse Lives
Angolan writer, model, visual artist, actress, presenter and social activist, Immani uses her life experiences as a trans woman and public figure to raise awareness and foster understanding of LGBTIQ+ issues in Angolan society.
Emerging leader
From the intersections of his identity as an indigenous genderfluid man living with disabilities, he advocates for LGBTIQ+ people with disabilities, striving to raise awareness and create opportunities for them. He founded Rainbow Disability Nepal, the country’s first charity dedicated to it.
Lifelong pursuit of equality
Involved in research and advocacy on gender equality, health and sexuality for 50 years, she co-chaired the drafting committee of the Yogyakarta Principles, an influential and pioneering overview of the application of international human rights law in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Extraordinary ally
As the co-CEO of Drag Night Namibia, she uses art as a vehicle for advocacy and social change. She recently joined the Equal Namibia board of directors, fighting to end state-sanctioned homophobia and intersectional discrimination in Namibia.