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PIONEERS: From left, Baroness Valerie Amos CH, Lindsey Hilsum, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II CON (Sarkin Kano), Margaret Busby, Dame Graça Machel, and Nursyahbani Katjasungkana

SCHOOL OF Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London President Dame Graça Machel and Director Baroness Valerie Amos hosted special guests to mark the start of the 2019 SOAS Graduation Ceremonies last week.

The event celebrated pioneering figures who will be honoured at this week’s ceremonies.

They are award-winning journalist Lindsey Hilsum, scholar, former banker and anti-corruption campaigner His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II CON (Sarkin Kano), editor, broadcaster and critic Margaret Busby and human rights lawyer Nursyahbani Katjasungkana.

Baroness Valerie Amos, director of SOAS, said: “Our honorary awardees this year are all remarkable people who have been pioneers and innovators and sought to bring about change in the world.

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“Their work has furthered the public’s understanding of conflict and humanitarian affairs; demonstrated how to tackle high-level corruption in often complex situations; paved the way for greater diversity in publishing and fought for and gained recognition for women’s rights in Indonesia.

“Their achievements reflect the values which are important to us at SOAS and I am delighted to welcome them to our community.

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