Peace liberators and champions we celebrate and remember

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THE GREAT / HIS EXCELLENCY NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA

President of South Africa (1994–1999), Anti-Apartheid Revolutionary, Political Leader, and Philanthropist.

First Black President of South Africa (1994–1999) and Global Icon for Justice and Peace.

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THE GREAT / HON. MAHATMA GANDHI

Leader of the Indian Independence Movement and Pioneer of Nonviolent Civil Disobedience.

Father of the Nation of India, Advocate for Peace, and Champion of Human Rights.

THE GREAT / H.E JULIUS KAMBARAGE NYERERE

Founding Father and First President of Tanzania (1961–1985), Advocate for African Unity and Socialism.

First President of Tanzania, Visionary Leader of Ujamaa (African Socialism), and Pan-Africanist.

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THE GREAT/H.E GEN. YOWERI KAGUTA TIBUHABURWA MUSEVENI

President of Uganda (1986–Present), Leader of the National Resistance Movement, and Advocate for Regional Stability in East Africa.

Longest-Serving President of Uganda and Key Figure in East African Politics and Development.

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THE GREAT / HON. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Leader of the American Civil Rights Movement and Advocate for Nonviolent Resistance.

Baptist Minister, Civil Rights Activist, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1964).

THE GREAT / MR. SIMON BOLIVAR (South America)

Liberator of South America, Revolutionary Leader, and Founder of Several Latin American Republics.

Leader of Independence Movements in Latin America, and Former President of Gran Colombia (1819–1830).

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THE GREAT / HON. WILLIAM WILBERFORCE (Europe)

Leader of the British Abolitionist Movement and Key Advocate for the Abolition of the Slave Trade.

British Politician, Philanthropist, and Champion of Social Reform in the 18th and 19th Centuries.

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THE GREAT / HON. TOYOHIKO KAGAWA

Japanese Christian Pacifist, Social Reformer, and Advocate for the Poor.

Renowned Japanese Activist, Author, and Pioneer of Cooperative Movements in Japan.

THE GREAT / MR. LIU XIAOBO

Chinese Human Rights Activist, Pro-Democracy Advocate, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2010).

Prominent Chinese Dissident, Scholar, and Champion of Freedom of Speech and Political Reform.

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THE GREAT / HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN F KENEDY

35th President of the United States (1961–1963), Visionary Leader during the Cold War Era, and Advocate for Civil Rights.

American Politician, Author of the New Frontier Agenda, and Influential Figure in Space Exploration and International Relations.

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THE GREAT/MR. MUHAMMAD YUNUS

Pioneer of Microfinance, Social Entrepreneur, and Advocate for Poverty Alleviation.

Founder of Grameen Bank, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2006), and Visionary in Social Business and Economic Development.

THE GREAT / HER EXCELLENCY VIGDIS FINNBOGADOTTIR

First Female President of Iceland (1980–1996) and Advocate for Gender Equality and Education.

Renowned Politician, Cultural Ambassador, and Global Advocate for Women’s Rights.

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THE GREAT / HON. MALALA YOUSAFZAI

Global Advocate for Girls’ Education and Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate (2014).

Pakistani Education Activist and Co-founder of the Malala Fund, Championing Education Rights Worldwide.