(Health-NewsWire.Net, May 25, 2015 ) London -- Nevres Kemal, best known for her role in bringing to light the abuse of "Baby P", a 17-month-old boy who died in 2007 after suffering horrific injuries while in the care of Haringey Children's Services, has been publicly nominated for the 2015 Contrarian Prize.
The Award, described as seeking to "..recognise individuals in British public life who demonstrate independence, courage and sacrifice aims to shine a light on those who have made a meaningful contribution to the public debate through the ideas that they have introduced or the stand they have taken."
The Contrarian Prize was established in 2012 by Ali Miraj, aims to make a positive contribution by getting ordinary people to think about those that selflessly "...go against the grain, put their head above the parapet and stand up for what they believe".
The Raising My Voice Foundation is a registered charity that has been featured on Sky News, The Independent, The Telegraph and BBC News among many others.
The Foundation is dedicated to bringing to light corruption and abuse of power especially in the Health and Social Care sectors. Their website states: "R.M.V.F will advise, assist and provide emotional support by helping expose injustice, abuses of power and illegality."
Asked about her nomination for this year's Contrarian Prize, Nevres said : "I feel honoured just to be considered for such an award.The nomination only strengthens my belief to continue to pursue justice for the vulnerable,and allow their voices to be heard. The Raising My Voice Foundation is making this possible through the dedication of volunteers and donations made by members of the public.Please continue to support us!"
RMVF runs a charity shop in Green Lanes, London and are always seeking donations of saleable goods as well as financial contributions to help support their work.
You can learn more and see how you can help at http://signup.rmvf.org
About Raising My Voice Foundation:
RMVF, the "Raising My Voice Foundation" is a UK charity registered on 23rd May 2012 with the Charities Commission. Registered Charity Number: 1147387
It was founded by Nevres Kemal, a social worker with over 20 years' experience to support the community and fight corruption and injustice in the Health and Social Care sectors and in Government. They offer legal and emotional support to those who would help expose injustice and abuse of power and are based in Wood Green, London.
Raising My Voice Foundation
Nevres Kemal
020 3609 1454
info@rmvf.org
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