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The 17th Right Livelihood Lecture took place at the University of Zurich on 28 November. On this occasion, the current laureate Joan Carling came to Zurich.
Joan Carling is an indigenous activist from the Philippines who has been campaigning for the rights of indigenous peoples for more than 30 years. Her work ranges from the grassroots to the international level and encompasses human rights, sustainable development, climate justice and the fight against land grabbing. Since the late 1990s, Carling has led several organisations for the rights of indigenous peoples. She continues to play a key role in making indigenous people's voices heard in the Philippines, Asia and around the world. Her goal is to end the systematic marginalisation and criminalisation of indigenous communities.
This year’s Right Livelihood Laureates have each made a profound impact on their communities and the global stage. Their unwavering commitment to speaking out against forces of oppression and exploitation, while strictly adhering to non-violent methods, resonates far beyond their communities.
With violence raging in all parts of the world, these Laureates show that the way forward is through empowering communities, peace-making, and a steadfast commitment to truth. Their work serves as a beacon of hope in these challenging times.
The 2024 Right Livelihood Award goes to:
Joan Carling (Philippines) “for raising Indigenous voices in the face of the global ecological breakdown and her leadership in defending people, lands and culture,”
Issa Amro and Youth Against Settlements (Palestine) “for their steadfast non-violent resistance to Israel’s illegal occupation, promoting Palestinian civic action through peaceful means,”
Anabela Lemos and Justiça Ambiental! (Mozambique) “for empowering communities to stand up for their right to say no to exploitative mega-projects and demand environmental justice,” and
Forensic Architecture (UK) “for pioneering digital forensic methods to ensure justice and accountability for victims and survivors of human and environmental rights violations.”
“The 2024 Laureates demonstrate the power of non-violent resistance and truthtelling, placing decision-making into the hands of local communities,” said Ole von Uexkull, Right Livelihood’s Executive Director. “Faced with violence, exploitation and oppression, this year’s Laureates are charting ways towards a just, peaceful and sustainable future for all. Let their commitment inspire us all to be braver and take action for the benefit of our communities!”
Anabela Lemos and Justiça Ambiental! are the first Laureate from Mozambique to receive the Right Livelihood Award