Dr. Tijani Salami Receives Certificate of Achievement at Humanitarian Awards Global 2021

Dr. Tijani Salami Receives Certificate of Achievement at Humanitarian Awards Global 2021

The prestigious Humanitarian Awards Global lived up to its reputation, gathering changemakers from 17 countries and attracting high-profile personalities across government, leadership, business, entertainment, and philanthropy. Held at the plush Labadi Beach Hotel, this celebrated event recognized influential leaders for their impactful contributions to society.

Dr. Tijani Salami, a prominent physician, public health expert, and reproductive health champion, was honored with a Certificate of Achievement for his exceptional dedication to humanitarian service and transformative community impact. The highly anticipated ceremony took place on September 18, 2021, under the theme Celebrating Changemakers. 

Each year, the Humanitarian Awards Global celebrates leaders, volunteer organizations, NGOs, philanthropists, corporations, and professionals who demonstrate extraordinary efforts to uplift humanity and drive social change.

The Certificate of Achievement was awarded to Dr. Salami in recognition of his pioneering leadership as founder of Sisters Caregivers Project Initiatives—a unique, male-founded organization in Nigeria that focuses on advancing women’s reproductive health and ending child marriage. In a field typically led by women, Dr. Salami brings a compelling and necessary perspective, advocating passionately for gender equality and health rights from a male standpoint. His voice and vision have helped to reframe public dialogue and open new pathways for male involvement in gender-sensitive health advocacy.

Through culturally rooted, community-based strategies—including peer education programs, mobile health outreach, workshops tailored to local traditions, and storytelling as a tool for behavior change—Dr. Salami and his team have successfully raised awareness, reshaped harmful societal norms, and promoted reproductive justice in underserved regions.

His leadership is notable not just for its reach, but for its courage in challenging conventions and redefining inclusivity in the health and humanitarian space. This trailblazing work resonates with the core mission of the Humanitarian Awards Global, andexemplifies why Dr. Salami is a deserving recipient of this recognition.

As the global community continues to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic—one of the most significant obstacles to humanitarian efforts in recent history—the role of frontline advocates like Dr. Salami has never been more vital. Heroes like him, and so many others around the world, exemplify extraordinary resilience, compassion, and humility, inspiring hope in even the most difficult of times.

About Dr. Tijani Salami

Dr. Tijani Salami is a Nigerian physician, public health expert, and leading advocate for women’s reproductive health. With a career rooted in clinical medicine and community health, he founded the Sisters Caregivers Project Initiatives to address critical issues such as child marriage, menstrual hygiene, and reproductive rights, particularly in marginalized communities. His work bridges clinical knowledge with grassroots activism, making reproductive health services and education more accessible and culturally responsive.

By championing male involvement in women's health advocacy, Dr. Salami challenges societal norms and builds inclusive networks of support that are essential for long-term change. His efforts have earned him national and international recognition as a bold, compassionate leader working to create a healthier, more equitable world for all.