Cyndi Lauper has become the first recipient of The United Nations High Note Global Prize. The honour goes to artists who use their music and celebrity platform to advocate for social justice worldwide – in Lauper’s case her True Colors United non-profit organisation which was created to help prevent homelessness among LGBTQ youth. David Clark, creator of The High Note Global Initiative, said: “For decades, Cyndi has promoted human rights, been a voice and active participant for change, and inspired people around the world to be tolerant and true to themselves. She is most deserving of this award.”
The award was presented to Lauper during UN Human Rights Day on 10 December, at her Home For The Holidays benefit concert in Los Angeles.