Dear John,

In two weeks, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards.

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ANNOUNCING OUR GLOBAL HEALTH ADVOCACY CHANGEMAKER

This year, our Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) celebrates 10 years of supporting civil society organizations advocating for public health policies that reduce death and disease around the world. To mark this milestone, we're introducing the Global Health Advocacy Changemaker Award, which recognizes a public health leader from a low- or middle-income country.

We’re thrilled to present our inaugural Global Health Advocacy Changemaker Award to Yessika Hoyos Morales of Colombia!

About Yessika Hoyos Morales

Yessika Hoyos Morales is a human rights lawyer and president of the José Alvear Restrepo Lawyers Collective (Cajar), one of the most respected human rights organizations in Colombia. Ms. Hoyos and Cajar also work to defend communities and subnational territories against threats posed by corporations. Working with GHAI and other Food Policy Program partners, they have challenged unethical practices of the food industry and advocated for the adoption and implementation of healthy food policies without industry interference.

Ms. Hoyos and Cajar, along with other civil society organizations and allies, have successfully advocated for policies including front-of-package warnings and health taxes on ultra-processed products and sugary drinks. Cajar has also led successful legal efforts before Colombia’s highest court, the Constitutional Court, to uphold the health tax and to prevent the weakening of conflict-of-interest regulations for legislators.

Facing security threats and smear campaigns from powerful entities, Ms. Hoyos and Cajar remain committed to their mission. Cajar continues its work to fight for truth and justice, and they remain steadfast in countering industry efforts to undermine healthy, sustainable food systems in Colombia and other countries.

Ms. Hoyos’ work continues the legacy of her father, a renowned labor activist who fought for justice and peace in Colombia. She mentors and trains legal assistants at Cajar, building a sustainable cadre of human rights defenders. Under her leadership, Cajar continues to receive national and international recognition for its defense of human rights and peace building. Her commitment to justice and her courage in confronting violence make her an inspiring leader for future generations.

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There's still more to come! We recently announced our Champion Award honoree, Global Young Ambassador of the Year and Group Youth Advocates of the Year. Soon, we’ll announce the recipient of our Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence and our Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year.

I hope you'll join us on May 9th!

Sincerely,

Verónica Irene Schoj, MD
Vice President, Food & Nutrition Programs
Global Health Advocacy Incubator

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Tickets [[link removed]]: Individual tickets to this year’s event are $400.

More Information: For sponsorship opportunities, tickets and additional details, please visit tfk.org/Awards [[link removed]].

Where: Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum [[link removed]] , 8th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001. Cocktail attire requested.

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