Awards Actress Sella Sella was awarded for her work as a defender of justice: “An example of a life-affirming attitude and courage”

Actor Seela Sella will receive this year’s Alli Trygg Recognition Award from the Settlement Association. In addition to her work as an artist, Sella is an active social activist and defender of justice.

The Alli Trygg Recognition Award is presented annually to a person who has highlighted issues important to the Settlement Movement and profiled himself in the social debate by highlighting key values ​​for civil society.

Founded in 1918, the Union of Settlements is the central organization of a religiously and politically independent settlement movement. The starting point is the reduction of inequality, respect for the individual and the appreciation of diversity, as well as trust in people and their resources.

Civic activist Alli Trygg-Helenius (1852–1926) were pioneers of settlement work in Finland.

Award criteria according to Sella is an open-minded person who shows an interest in life and people.

“Seela Sella is an example of a life-affirming attitude and courage. Sella has also taken a public stand for social justice and supports the activities of the Girls’ House, for example, in the spirit of intergenerational solidarity, ”says the CEO of the Settlement Association. Pentti Lemmetyinen in the bulletin.

In the summer, Seela Sella took part in handing over a statement from the cultural and events sector affected by the interest rate crisis and demanding change. Sella has also publicly expressed concern about the rise of the National Socialist idea and the fact that nothing has been learned from the events of history.

“In an exemplary way, he is himself and proudly old, proving that life experience is an asset. While Sella accepts life in all its harshness and beauty, she is also ready to make the world a better place, ”the jury concludes.

The Alli Trygg Prize was now awarded for replay. Last year it got it Paula Vesala.