Bearing witness to untold suffering, the 2023 Right Livelihood Laureates stand up to save lives, preserve nature and safeguard the dignity and livelihoods of communities around the world.
Ghana
Eunice Brookman-Amissah
“For pioneering discussions on women’s reproductive rights in Africa, paving the way for liberalised abortion laws and improved safe abortion access.”
Cambodia
Mother Nature Cambodia
“For their fearless and engaging activism to preserve Cambodia’s natural environment in the context of a highly restricted democratic space.”
International
SOS MEDITERRANEE
“For its life-saving humanitarian search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea.”
Kenya
Phyllis Omido
“For her groundbreaking struggle to secure land and environmental rights for local communities while advancing the field of environmental law.”
Illuminating Suffering, Safeguarding Lives and Nature
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Press Releases
Press release about all four Laureates.
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Photos and Videos
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View and download video statements by Executive Director Ole von Uexkull.
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Laureate Press Conferences
Besides being available for one-on-one interviews, the Laureates are holding online press conferences on the day of the announcement, Thursday, September 28, starting at 09:30 CEST. Register for the press conferences here.
09:30-10:00 CEST
Mother Nature Cambodia10:30-11:00 CEST
SOS MEDITERRANEE11:30-12:00 CEST
Phyllis Omido13:00-13:30 CEST
Eunice Brookman-Amissah
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