Shirin Ebadi
Iranian Nobel-winning human rights activist
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Yeonmi Park
Yeonmi Park escaped North Korea when she was just 13 and is well-known for her activism in speaking out against the North Korean government and defending North Korean citizens’ rights. Through her interviews, writings and speeches, Yeonmi has and continues to share her extraordinary story.
Nadia Murad
Nobel-winning Iraqi human rights activist and survivor of ISIS
Narges Mohammadi
Nobel-winning Iranian human rights activist and writer
Donaldina Cameron
New Zealand-American social reformer who worked to protect Chinese women and girls from trafficking
Guo Jianmei
Chinese lawyer, human rights advocate and women’s rights activist
Maria Ressa
Nobel-winning Filipina journalist and human rights activist
Marielle Franco
Brazilian politician and activist for women’s rights, human rights and LGBT rights
Chai Ling
Most noted for her leadership in the Tiananmen Square protests and her organizations that aid women and students, Chai Ling’s work has helped and inspired people all around the world.
Frances Rix Ames
South African neurologist, psychiatrist and human rights activist