Right Livelihood Award Honours Four Pioneers in Climate, Rights, and Peace
The Right Livelihood Award, often dubbed the 'Alternative Nobel Prize', has honoured four first-time winners from their respective countries. The laureates, recognised for their pioneering work in climate, human rights, and peace, include activists from the Pacific Islands, Myanmar, Sudan, and Taiwan.
Among the winners are the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) from Vanuatu, who, alongside lawyer Julian Aguon, took the climate crisis to the International Court of Justice. Also recognised are Justice For Myanmar, who have exposed financial support for Myanmar's military junta from abroad, and Emergency Response Rooms from Sudan, a volunteer network aiding millions of people in the country.
Taiwanese hacker and programmer Audrey Tang, the first Taiwanese recipient, uses digital technologies to strengthen democracy and bridge societal divides. The award, established in 1980, aims to give voice to internationally less known individuals and overlooked crises. Previous recipients include Astrid Lindgren, Edward Snowden, and Greta Thunberg. This year's laureates embody collective action, resistance, and lived democracy.
The Right Livelihood Award continues to recognise brave pioneers who challenge the status quo and inspire change. This year's winners, from diverse backgrounds and causes, highlight the global nature of the challenges we face and the power of collective action.
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