quinta-feira, 26 de outubro de 2006

Parabéns aos premiados do 2006 RIGHT LIVELIHOOD AWARDS

Resumos e pequenas biografias dos premiados em 2006 RIGHT LIVELIHOOD AWARDS HONOUR PIONEERS FOR JUSTICE, TRUTH AND PEACE-BUILDING

The 2006 Right Livelihood Awards go to:

Chico Whitaker
Chico Whitaker Ferreira (Brazil) Honorary Award
"…for a lifetime's dedicated work for social justice that has strengthened democracy in Brazil and helped give birth to the World Social Forum, showing that 'another world is possible'".


Daniel EllsbergPhoto: Jock McDonald
Daniel Ellsberg (USA)
"...for putting peace and truth first, at considerable personal risk, and dedicating his life to inspiring others to follow his example."



Ruth Manorama
Ruth Manorama (India)
"...for her commitment over decades to achieving equality for Dalit women, building effective and committed women's organisations and working for their rights at national and international levels."



The Festival Internacional de Poesía de Medellín (Colombia)
"…for showing how creativity, beauty, free expression and community can flourish amongst and overcome even deeply entrenched fear and violence."

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