Cyndi Lauper will be honoured with the High Note Global Award from the United Nations for her lifelong advocacy for equal rights in the LGBT+ community.
‘Gay Times’ report that Lauper will be presented to her by Kesha on U.N. Human Rights Day in Los Angeles on December 10th.
David Clark, creator of the High Note Global Initiative, said: “The High Note Global Prize celebrates artists that have leveraged their musical gifts to create a platform to promote social justice.
“We are delighted to recognize and honor Cyndi Lauper as the 2019 High Note Global Prize Laureate.
“For decades she 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, and we look forward to celebrating her achievements during our inaugural High Note Global Prize award ceremony.”
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