Lennox rewarded for humanitarian work
SINGER Annie Lennox has received a prize from a prestigious body for her work in fighting the global HIV and Aids pandemic.
Lennox was awarded the Livingstone Medal by The Royal Scottish Geographical Society at a ticket-only event in Edinburgh for her outstanding contribution to humanitarian work.
The prize also recognises the former Eurythmics singer’s ambassadorial role for UNAIDS Oxfam, Amnesty, the British Red Cross and as special envoy for the Scottish Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
Lennox, made an OBE in 2011, said: “I’m tr uly honoured to receive such a significant and historical award.
“There have been numerous social and medical transformations since David Livingstone’s lifetime, yet there is still so much more to do before we can see the end of the HIV/Aids pandemic, which has ravaged the lives of millions of men, women and children across every region of Sub Saharan Africa. My contribution has been small, but my dream would be to see the end of Aids in the not too distant future.”
The medal was endowed by the society’s co-founder, Agnes Livingstone-Bruce, in memory of her famous father and was first awarded in 1901 to explorer Sir Harry H Johnston.
Lennox was nominated by members of the public and chief executive Mike Robinson said: “We are very happy to be able to recognise the outstanding contribution that Annie has made championing critical global issues.”