Courageous efforts for human rights, democracy and the climate are celebrated with this year's Right Livelihood-price.
Student organization Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and the human rights lawyer and author Julian Aguon parts one of the price for their legal climate fight. Their work has led to the International Court of Justice ruling that States are obliged to combat climate damage.
The secret activist group Justice For Myanmar (JFM) is praised for its groundbreaking methods and revelations through which they have shown how international companies, investors and governments are strengthening the power of the military cartel in Myanmar. Their reports have pushed for sanctions and contributed to withdrawn investments and criminal investigations in several countries.
Taiwan's first digital minister, Audrey Tang, priceas for his work promoting democracy gename digital tools. She has been active in projects that provide better opportunities for citizens to follow the work of legislators and participate in political discussions where a diversity of voices can be heard – in and outside Taiwan.
The Sudanese Grassroots Network Emergency Response Rooms (ERR) is recognized for its extensive humanitarian work in Sudan. ERR mobilizes support efforts in healthcare, food assistance and psychosocial support. With bases all over the world country tar the network be useful on local resources in all of the country's states and in this way enables effective interventions for the civilian population.
About the Right Livelihood Award
Since 1980, Right Livelihood has recognized people who have made the world a better place with courage and commitment. This year's award winners were announced on October 1 at the Kulturhuset in Stockholm. De get money, a sculpture and becomes part of the Right Livelihood network which now includes over 200 laureates.
PriscThe ceremony will take place at Cirkus in Stockholm on December 2nd..