Sonya Ryan
Since the murder of her daughter just over ten years ago by a man posing as a teenager online, Sonya has campaigned for stronger laws to protect young people online.
About this finalist
- Year: 2017
- Level: Finalist
- Award category: Human rights medal
About the 2017 nomination
Since the murder of her daughter just over ten years ago by a man posing as a teenager online, Sonya has campaigned for stronger laws to protect young people online. She set up the Carly Ryan Foundation and in June, Federal Parliament passed ‘Carly's Law' to help protect children on the internet from online predators.
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.