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      Amy Goodman (left) and Yetnebersh Nigussie (right) speaking at the 2019 Donor Dinner at Cirkus.

      Our Approach

      2008 Laureate Amy Goodman with 2017 Laureate Yetnebersh Nigussie at the 2019 Donor Dinner at Cirkus, credit: Stina Stjernkvist.

      Martín Almada chatting with fellow participants at Right Livelihood's 30th Anniversary Conference in Bonn.
      2002 Laureate Martín Almada at the 30th Anniversary Conference in Bonn, credit: Wolfgang Schmidt.

      We are an award — but also more than that!

      Each year, we honour change-makers offering concrete solutions to present-day challenges. Then, we go on to safeguard and support them throughout their lives. We advance their causes to contribute to urgent, long-lasting social change.

      Sustainable change requires cooperation and diversity. That’s why we connect courageous and innovative people, creating an ever-growing global community.

      Bryan Stevenson being presented with the Right Livelihood Award from Anthony Ray Hinton.

      Honour

      Our principal purpose is to bestow the Right Livelihood Award. Along with the prestige and prize money comes increased visibility for Laureates.

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      Alessandra Canova and Marthe Wandou standing at the

      Support

      We provide change-makers with long-term support. Their work is strengthened through our UN-based advocacy, networking activities and protection programme for Laureates at risk.

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      Education

      We connect activism and academia through our global university partnerships, where the next generation of change-makers are trained. These partnerships also help expand Laureates’ work.

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      Caroline Abu Sa’da being interviewed by journalists.

      Awareness

      We help change-makers get their messages out to a broader audience, building awareness about urgent problems and their solutions. We also inspire others to take action through showcasing the Laureates.

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