Tammy Williams
Tammy Williams, a 19 year-old from the Aboriginal community of Cherbourg, has addressed national and international forums, including the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, on issues affecting A
About this winner
- Year: 1997
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Young People's Award
About the 1997 nomination
Tammy Williams, a 19 year-old from the Aboriginal community of Cherbourg, has addressed national and international forums, including the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, on issues affecting Australian young people. In 1996 she was identified as a future leader and selected as one of 35 young people from around the world to attend the State of the World forum in San Francisco.
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.