VOICES YOUTH AWARD
Announcing 2024 Recipient
Venessa Hanson
Venessa Hanson is a passionate communications advisor dedicated to using new media and social media to help solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.
With years of experience in the sector as the social media officer of the ICAN, she has been involved in creating educational content and managing social media campaigns to raise awareness about nuclear weapons non-proliferation, their consequences, and the urgency for their elimination.
The Youth Award will be presented on Nuclear Prayer Day, August 6, 2024, on the "Spiritual Power" Zoom conference. Join us to learn more about Venessa and her journey. A full description of Venessa's work will be provided after the official presentation.
The Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Fifth Annual Youth Award is presented to a youth (35 years of age or younger) or organization pioneering or part of exemplary programs and actions to engage youth in the movement to abolish nuclear weapons. The award honors the legacy of former U.S.S.R. President Mikhail Gorbachev and former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz in their efforts for nuclear disarmament and will be presented on Nuclear Prayer Day, August 6, 2024.
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