Mariah Kennedy
Mariah Kennedy is a Young Ambassador for UNICEF and the author of the children’s book, Reaching Out, Messages of Hope.
About this winner
- Year: 2013
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Young People's Award
About the 2013 nomination
Mariah Kennedy is a Young Ambassador for UNICEF and the author of the children's book, Reaching Out, Messages of Hope . At just 16 years of age, Mariah approached some of Australia's best loved children's authors and illustrators for contributions to the book, which addresses social justice issues such as child labour, refugee rights and global poverty. In June 2013, Mariah's extraordinary anthology was published by Harper Collins with all proceeds going to UNICEF. Mariah compiled this book with the aim that other young Australians like herself will read the stories and become human rights advocates.
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.