Global heroes: Alternative Nobel Prize for Peaceful Resistance

Global heroes: Alternative Nobel Prize for Peaceful Resistance

In Stockholm, the right livelihood award, also known as the alternative Nobel Prize, was awarded. This year, the Foundation is characterized by activists and organizations from four different regions of world regions that work with courage and devotion to justice and truth. The award winners include the indigenous activist Joan Carling from the Philippines, the Palestinian human rights activist Issa Amro and the organization Youth Against Settlements, the environmental activist Anabela Lemos from Mozambique and the British research project Forensic Architecture. Ole von Uexküll, the director of the Right Livelihood Foundation, announced the excellent personalities in a solemn announcement.

This year's award winners are remarkable examples of non -violent resistance and the search for the truth in times of global conflict and exploitation. "Your commitment should inspire us all to be braver," said von Uexküll. The award comes at a time when violent clashes and oppression dominate the headlines and emphasize the influence that can have non -violent activism on peace and justice.

The legacy of the alternative Nobel Prize

The Right Livelihood Award has been awarded since 1980 and has awarded a large number of well-known personalities over the years, including the Swedish children's book author Astrid Lindgren and the US whistleblower Edward Snowden. The special thing about this price is that he often honors people who are not in the spotlight of the international community. Instead, they fight for equality, peace and the protection of the environment in their local communities. The price foundation emphasizes that the work of these activists has an impact far beyond their immediate communities.

The 176 nominations from 72 countries this year show the huge commitment that is available worldwide for a positive change. The award winners are a shining example of how efforts can find global response by authorizing communities and propagating non -violent methods of resistance to oppression.

The winners in detail

Joan Carling is recognized for her efforts to strengthen the voices of indigenous peoples in the discussion about the ecological crisis. It is particularly committed to the defense of people, country and culture and ensures that indigenous rights are heard in the environmental protection debate. This work is particularly important because the voices of these communities are often ignored.

Anabela Lemos and her organization Justica Ambiental do similar work in Mozambique. Here they support communities in defending themselves against exploitative developments and promoting ecological justice. Their work shows how important the protection of the environment and the rights of the people affected are, while they are fighting against great economic interests.

issa Amro and the Youth Against Settlements are awarded for their peaceful resistance to the Israeli occupation in Hebron. Your initiative stands for the promotion of civilian commitment of the Palestinians and is committed to peaceful solutions in an area characterized by conflicts.

The ceremonial award ceremony will take place on December 4th in Stockholm. Profits of the Right Livelihood Award not only include prize money, but also support all lives through the Right Livelihood Foundation, which takes care of the winners and maintains their tireless work. This award characterizes the brave role models that are still active in work for a fairer, more peaceful and sustainable world.

For further information and a deeper analysis of the winners and their work, Reporting at www.radioeuskirchen.de .