Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

FannyAnn Eddy

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. FannyAnn Eddy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

FannyAnn Eddy
1974-2004
zij/haar she/her

FannyAnn Eddy was een dappere voorvechtster voor lhbtq+-rechten in Sierra Leone en heel Afrika. Ze stelde het geweld en de straffeloosheid richting de lhbtq+- gemeenschap in haar land internationaal aan de kaak.

A courageous advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Sierra Leone and throughout Africa, FannyAnn Eddy denounced the unpunished violence towards the LGBTQ+ community in her country on the international stage but ultimately fell victim to it.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 06.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 2004.

Location. 52° 22.401′ N, 4° 53.367′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is on Raadhuisstraat west of Spuistraat, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 TJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is

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in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Xulhaz Mannan (here, next to this marker); David Kato (here, next to this marker); Sarah Hegazi (a few steps from this marker); Xica Manicongo (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Anton Schorer (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Trosse (within shouting distance of this marker); Gesina Dekker (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred Kinsey (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . FannyAnn Eddy (Wikipedia). Overview:

FannyAnn Viola Eddy (14 June 1974 – 29 September 2004) was a Sierra Leonean LGBT activist who founded the Sierra Leone Lesbian and Gay Association (SSLGA) in 2002, the country's first LGBT organisation. Eddy advocated for LGBT rights in Sierra Leone as well as throughout Africa, and in April 2004 addressed the
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. FannyAnn Eddy Marker - wide view
United Nations in Geneva to advocate for the passing of the Brazilian Resolution. She was murdered in her office in Freetown in September 2004, in a crime that remains unsolved.

(Submitted on September 12, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.