George Clooney and Amal Clooney are continuing to shine a light on those who have devoted their lives to justice at the third annual Albie Awards on Sept. 26.
The awards were named after Justice Albie Sachs, a lawyer and former judge who was imprisoned for his fight to end apartheid in South Africa.
According to its website, the Clooney Foundation for Justice provides free legal support to victims and works to ensure that abusers are held accountable. CFJ also investigates war crimes and protects people who strive to make a positive impact in the world.
“We’re trying to protect them, shine a spotlight on them,” George told Access Hollywood’s Guest Correspondent Emily Orozco. “Our job is to shine a big light on the people that are doing some incredible work and try to protect them.”
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View GalleryIn the three years since the Albie Awards were created, George told Access he’s proud of the “people we get out of jail.”
“Our work has now led to dozens of people being acquitted or released from prison and every time you see that happening it’s obviously really satisfying,” Amal said. “We’re also working survivors of violent conflict and sexual violence and when we see the needle moving closer to accountability and closer to survivors getting compensation, that’s obviously something we’re always going for,” she added.
Several A-list celebs attended the 2024 Albie Awards to support George and Amal, including Shailene Woodley.
“They just do the real work, they’re the real deal. There’s nothing sugar-coated or pretend,” she told Access.