November 13, 2016
The ADC has become the first Australian Jewish community organisation to award a transgender person with its prestigious Making a Difference Award. 16-year-old transgender teen Georgie Stone has become the youngest, and first, LGBTI person to win the Making a Difference Award given to individuals who through their actions champion social change, confront hatred, and empower others to create a more tolerant, respectful society. Georgie’s struggle was documented on Australian Story.
Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the ADC issued the following statement:
“Georgie Stone is a remarkable young woman. Her courageous advocacy for the LGBTI community and for all people and her unwavering dedication to create a kinder and more tolerant Australia perfectly mirror our core mission of combatting discrimination and promoting diversity. She is a one-of-a-kind inspirational advocate for social change and a positive role model for young people to stand up to hatred and bullying. Her passionate voice reminds us that we all have a duty to bring greater awareness to the impact of bias, to advance equality and opportunity and to build bridges of understanding.”
In accepting the award Georgie Stone said:
“It was an honour to receive the Making a Difference Award from the Anti-Defamation Commission. We have made so much progress in the fight for transgender rights, but there is still a long way to go. Our combined efforts will hopefully bring about the change in laws and acceptance that we need to progress as a society.”
The Anti-Defamation Commission, founded in 1979, is Australia’s leading civil rights organization fighting racism through educational programs that combat bigotry, prejudice and all forms of hatred.
For further information please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on 0410 539 015
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