The CHR is delighted to announce that Dr Thozama April, Next Generation Researcher at CHR, UWC will be awarded The Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Award by the Charlotte Maxeke Institute in partnership with the University of South Africa for her ‘groundbreaking research’ in documenting the life history of Charlotte Maxeke. Dr April’s award forms part of this year’s Women’s Celebrations for which the Charlotte Maxeke Institute in partnership with the University of South Africa will be hosting The 2nd Bring Her Up: Women of Firsts Awards. The awards will also be an occasion to celebrate the achievements of women trailblazers who lead in various spheres of society.