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      2020 Right Livelihood Laureates Honored for Fighting 'Increasing Threats to Democracy' Across Globe

      2020 Right Livelihood Laureates Honored for Fighting 'Increasing Threats to Democracy' Across Globe

      Human rights defenders in Iran, the U.S., Nicaragua, and Belarus were recognized this year for what is known as the "Alternative Nobel Peace Prize."

      Julia Conley
      Oct 01, 2020

      The four individuals and non-governmental organization who were selected Thursday as the 2020 Right Livelihood Laureates are "united in their fight for equality, democracy, justice, and freedom," said the Swedish Right Livelihood Foundation in a statement.

      As it has annually since 1980, the foundation selected the winners of the award that's often called the "Alternative Nobel Peace Prize" based on their dedication to defending the rights of vulnerable people against the abuses of powerful systems and regimes.

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      Greta Thunberg and Indigenous Amazon Defender Among Visionary Campaigners Honored With Right Livelihood Awards

      Greta Thunberg and Indigenous Amazon Defender Among Visionary Campaigners Honored With Right Livelihood Awards

      The Right Livelihood Foundation celebrated four "practical visionaries whose leadership has empowered millions of people to defend their inalienable rights and to strive for a livable future for all on planet Earth."

      Julia Conley
      Sep 25, 2019

      Four campaigners from across the globe were awarded the 2019 Right Livelihood Award on Wednesday for their tireless efforts in fighting for non-violence, women's rights, climate action, and environmental protection.

      Aminatou Haidar of Western Sahara, Guo Jianmei of China, Greta Thunberg of Sweden, and Davi Kopenawa and the Hutukara Yanomami Association of Brazil were announced as the winners of what is often called the "alternative Nobel Peace Prize" at a press conference given by the Right Livelihood Foundation in Stockholm.

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      Khadija Ismayilova (Azerbaijan); Colin Gonsalves (India); Yetnebersh Nigussie (Ethiopia); and Colin Gonsalves (USA)

      Amid 'Alarming Setbacks,' Right Livelihood Winners Embody Vision of Better World

      While democracy suffers at hands of the global elite, this year's winners show humanity "way forward towards a just, peaceful and sustainable world for all."

      Jon Queally
      Sep 26, 2017

      The winners of the 2017 Right Livelihood Awards--often referred to as the Alternative Nobel Prize--were announced in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday in order to honor and reward the dedication and positive impact from this year's four recipients: Khadija Ismayilova from Azerbaijan, Robert Billot from the United States, Yetnebersh Nigussie from Ethiopia, and India's Colin Gonsalves.

      The four winners this year join 170 previous laureates from 69 different who have received the award since it was established in 1980. According to the Right Livelihood Award Foundation, which administers the prizes, recipients are recognized for offering "visionary and exemplary solutions to the root causes" of serious problems facing their communities and the world.

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