Cllr Zainab Asunramu Nominated for the Clevenard Media Award 2025

• Category: Political Leadership, Women’s Empowerment & Social Justice Advocacy

Palma de Mallorca, Spain — For the first time, the vibrant Mediterranean city of Palma de Mallorca will host the Clevenard Media Award 2025, spotlighting excellence in entertainment, entrepreneurship, fashion, innovation, and community empowerment. This landmark event brings together visionary entrepreneurs, creatives, government figures, NGOs, and community leaders from around the world to honor those who transform society through leadership, courage, and dedication.

One of the trailblazing nominees is Cllr Zainab Asunramu, a British-Nigerian politician and activist, recognized for her outstanding contributions in political leadership, women’s empowerment, and social justice advocacy.

Breaking Barriers in Politics

In 2022, Zainab made history as the first Black Muslim woman and the first Muslim woman ever elected to Bexley Council, representing Thamesmead East. From 2023 to 2025, she served as Deputy Leader of the Labour Group, and from 2022 to 2025 she was Shadow Cabinet Member for Children’s Services & Education.

Her election was a landmark achievement in a borough with a long history of underrepresentation. In 2025, she was further recognized as the Grassroots Councillor of the Year at the British Muslim Awards.

Champion for Human Rights and Equality

With more than a decade of professional experience in human rights, the charity sector, and politics, Zainab has consistently championed justice and inclusion. At Amnesty International, she exposed human rights abuses, researched online harms against women, and boldly called out institutional racism within the organisation.

She has delivered workshops and school talks on justice, equality, and anti-racism, and written powerful articles in UK publications challenging racism, misogyny, and systemic injustice in politics and society.

Advocacy for Women’s Rights

Zainab worked as Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer at the Fawcett Society, where she co-authored a groundbreaking report on women’s equality in the UK Parliament. She also spearheaded public affairs work for the Equal Pay Day campaign, pushed for recognition of racialised misogyny during the UK General Election, and advocated stronger protections against sexism targeting women Parliamentarians.

Her leadership at Elect Her helped women — particularly women of colour — enter politics, breaking barriers and diversifying representation.

Local Leadership & Community Impact

In Bexley, Zainab has been a tireless advocate for her constituents. She has:

• Fought against poor housing conditions, describing temporary accommodation as “barely habitable.”
• Pressed the council to improve services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Consistently spoken out against attempts to weaken anti-racism motions.

She remains a vocal critic of rising racism and Islamophobia, calling for unity, tolerance, and stronger community cohesion.

A Voice for Justice and Empowerment

Cllr Zainab Asunramu is more than a public servant — she is a barrier-breaking leader who speaks truth to power, uplifts her community, and drives lasting change. Her nomination for the Clevenard Media Award 2025 is a recognition of her courage, vision, and commitment to creating a fairer, more inclusive society.

• Event: Clevenard Media Award 2025
• Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
• Venue: Calle Manacor, núm. 156, Palma 07007, Illes Balears, Spain
  

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