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Iqbal Masih

20th Century, Economic, Male, Middle East, Social

In the mid-1990’s, a bright young youth made a global impact on child slavery. Iqbal Masih’s life...

Nelson Mandela

20th Century, Africa, Male, Political, Social
Moira Kelly

20th Century, Australia & Oceania, Female, Physical, Social

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Luigi Ciotti

21st Century, Economic, Environmental, Europe, Male, Social

Luigi Ciotti works tirelessly to build communities that are standing together are slowly turning the tides of corruption and oppression in Italy.

Farida Nekzad

21st Century, Female, Middle East, Social
Hans Scholl

20th Century, Europe, Male, Political

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Dolores Huerta

20th Century, Economic, Female, North America, Political, Social

A small woman with a relentless spirit and a lifetime of sacrifice, Dolores Huerta has spent almost 60 years on the front lines of labor advocacy and civil rights. Her courage, wit and determination has not only helped improve the living and working conditions of countless families, but has inspired many others to take risks to achieve an "inheritance of justice."

Dashrath Manjhi

Dec 14, 2015 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Physical, Uncategorized

We all have mountains standing in our path, making life more difficult than it should be. But what...

Fan Yew Teng

Feb 5, 2014 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social

Fan Yew Teng lived a life that empowered others through knowledge, inspired them through his action, and lead them with boldness and humility when asked. His story is packed with incidents of courage, risk and compassion that were never boasted about. Here are some of his heroic actions and decisions we do know.

George Ballis

Oct 19, 2013 | 20th Century, Environmental, Male, North America, Social

George Ballis powerful force for social change, characterized by his fluid and adaptive influence and his willingness to work behind the scenes. He was a champion for the environment, empowered people to stand up for their rights, and a became megaphone for the marginalized across the United States.

Bob Zellner

Sep 3, 2013 | 20th Century, Male, North America, Social

From a family line of KKK members, Bob Zellner became one of the first white students to engage in the early civil rights movement. He organized sit-ins, rallies, investigations and speeches from Missouri to Massachusetts. Along his journey, Zellner was insulted, violently attacked, beaten unconscious, and arrested over 18 times. Yet even now in his 70’s, Bob stands fast for democracy, equality and justice.

Lobsang Tenzin

Aug 7, 2013 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social

Lobsang Tenzin continually risked his health and safety to advocate for the needs of political prisoners in Tibet and for prison reform. The twist, Lobsang Tenzin is one of Tibet’s longest serving political prisoners and spent time on death row. His story begins as typical college student studying at the Tibet University in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital city and quickly changes to a tale of lifelong torture, endurance and heroic courage.

Giorgio Perlasca

Mar 29, 2013 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical

Who would expect an escaped political prisoner would pose as a Spanish diplomat during WWII to save the lives of people in a country not his own? With the option to sneak away and pursue his personal safety, Giorgio Perlasca chose to remain in order to give hope and heroic aid to over five thousand Jews.

Susan B. Anthony

Feb 19, 2013 | 19th Century, Economic, Female, North America, Political, Social

Susan B. Anthony – “The Workhorse of the Women’s Rights movement.” A courageous leader in educational reform, labor activism, abolitionism, temperance, and most prominently, women’s rights.