Recipients of the 2022 Right Livelihood Award show that systems change is not only possible but outright necessary in the face of failing governance and the breakdown of international order.
Somalia
Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman
“For promoting peace, demilitarisation and human rights in Somalia in the face of terrorism and gender-based violence.”
Ukraine
Oleksandra Matviichuk / Center for Civil Liberties (CCL)
“For building sustainable democratic institutions in Ukraine and modelling a path to international accountability for war crimes.”
Venezuela
Cecosesola
“For establishing an equitable and cooperative economic model as a robust alternative to profit-driven economies.”
Uganda
Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO)
“For their courageous work for climate justice and community rights violated by extractivist energy projects in Uganda.”
2022 Right Livelihood Laureates
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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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Press conference
Photos and the full recording of the press conference at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern can be found here.
Media contacts
Emoke Bebiak
English, French & International Media
E-mail:
emoke.bebiak@rightlivelihood.org
Phone:
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