Right Livelihood Award Honours Eight Champions of Democracy, Climate, and Humanitarian Aid
The Right Livelihood Award, often dubbed the 'Alternative Nobel Prize', has honoured eight remarkable individuals and groups this year. The recipients, hailing from four different regions, are recognised for their collective action against authoritarianism, climate crises, and for promoting democracy and humanitarian aid.
This year's nominees totalled 159 from 67 countries, reflecting a growing trend of citizens and communities networking around shared values and concerns. The Right Livelihood Foundation praised the laureates' collective action and resistance.
Taiwanese hacker and programmer Audrey Tang was recognised for using digital technologies to strengthen democracy and bridge social divides. Tang joins an illustrious list of past recipients, including Astrid Lindgren, Edward Snowden, and Greta Thunberg.
Climate activists from Pacific islands, represented by Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and Julian Aguon, were honoured for bringing the climate crisis to the International Court of Justice. They are the first laureates from Oceania.
Justice For Myanmar, exposing the financial support of the Myanmar military junta from abroad, also received the award. The volunteer network of Emergency Response Rooms, providing aid to millions in Sudan, was recognised alongside anonymous activists in Myanmar and volunteer aid workers in Sudan.
The first-ever Right Livelihood Awards for these regions highlight the global reach and impact of the laureates' work. Taiwan, Myanmar, Sudan, and the Pacific Islands nations receive the prestigious award for their contributions to climate justice, democracy, and humanitarian aid.
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