Queen Silvia receives the Global Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor
On Saturday, Queen Silvia received the Global Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor in New York City. Princess Madeleine was also in attendance as the Deputy Honorary Chair of the World Childhood Foundation.
Queen Silvai received the award for her "lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly her work to protect vulnerable children through the World Childhood Foundation and Mentor Foundation, leadership to promote dementia care through Silvia Home, and commitment to empowering young people and supporting people with disabilities across the world".
In her speech, Queen Silvia said: “Bringing hope to the vulnerable is a mission I deeply share with the Ellis Island Honor Society. This award is not mine alone. It reflects the work of many, especially those I have been privileged to work with through the World Childhood Foundation. I founded Childhood 25 years ago to protect children’s rights and to confront one of the most horrific and widespread crimes against children: sexual abuse. […] We must break the silence. Abuse is never the child’s fault. The responsibility lies with adults and institutions to listen, to act, and to protect.”
Queen Silvia wore her red lace gown and jacket by Atelier Maknam with her Judith Leiber bag.
Princess Madeleine wore her Carmen Marc Valvo gown and her Valentino black stud clutch.
