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Leaders who have worked passionately to promote peace and justice in the world.

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Romeo Dallaire Romeo Alain Dallaire is a humanitarian celebrated for his work during the Rwandan genocide.
Shirin Ebadi Shirin Ebadi is an Iranian human rights activist and founder of Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.
John F. Kennedy: A Hero Through the Ages
Harvey Milk
Henry Dunant Henry Dunant was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, social activist, and the founder of the International Red Cross.
Jane Fonda—Activism at Eighty Jane Fonda is a Hollywood actress whose lifelong activism focuses on anti-war, feminism, women's reproductive health, and environmentalism.
The Ron Kovic Peace Prize 2024 The presentation of the Ron Kovic Peace Prize to USC student Dima Puchkarev for his film 'Grillo'.
Melba Pattillo Beals: a Warrior and a Hero One of the "Little Rock Nine"--students who integrated Little Rock High School in Arkansas.
Robert Francis Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy worked to bring down organized crime and pursued human rights as Attorney General of the United States.
Medea Benjamin
Alfred Nobel ( ()) Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, inventor, businessman and philanthropist.
Ernest Green Ernest Green was part of the Little Rock 9, who desegregated Central High School in Arkansas. He was the first of the 9 to graduate.
Tarana Burke Tarana Burke is a civil rights activist who created the #MeToo movement.
Jerry White By Bpmarcus - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44358104 Jerry White is co-founder of the Landmine Survivors Network. He lost his leg after stepping on a landmine in Israel left over from the Six-Day War.
Muhammad Yunus Muhammad Yunus started a bank for the poor in Bangladesh.
Phan Thi Kim Phuc - From a symbol of war to a symbol of peace Napalm Girl was used as propaganda by Vietnam but Kim Phuc strived to use her presence as a force to drive a positive impact in a world of war
Shannon Watts: A Driving Force Behind Gun Violence Prevention Shannon Watts is a prominent figure in the fight against gun violence in the United States
Mattie Stepanek Mattie Stepanek Poem
Azim Khamisa: Forgiveness Azim Khamisa founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF) with the hopes of preventing more tragedies, like the death of his son, from occurring.
Daniel Ellsberg Daniel Ellsberg is a whistle blower and truth teller responsible for publishing the Pentagon Papers.
Arvind Kejriwal Arvind Kejriwal
Oskar Schindler Oskar Schindler faced the challenge of trying to hide his Jewish employees from the Nazis. This was hard because he gave them decent food, housing and medical care, and such acts of compassion were against the law. The reason the Nazis let it go is because Oskar told them the Jewish people were making stuff to help the Nazis fight!
MY HERO Project's Resources about the Holocaust and Jewish Culture THE MY HERO Project offers thousands of resources for the topic of International Holocaust Day.
David Attenborough David Attenborough
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln
Joan Baez Joan Baez
Yeonmi Park Yeonmi Park
To the valiant Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd Regiment, this poem is for you
To the unknown artists who remind us of our humanity, tie ribbons around bombs of truth, and create sanctuaries of tranquility amidst storms--this poem honors your path.
Martin Luther King Martin Luther King
Winston Churchill
Mattie Stepanek Mattie Stepanek
Mohamed Sidibay Mohamed Sidibay speaks out to give a name and a face behind the stories of child soldiers.
Desmond Tutu Desmond Tutu worked to end apartheid in South Africa and encourages forgiveness.
Jason Crowe Jason Crowe received the UN's Global Peace & Tolerance Award.
The Fourteenth Dalai Lama Dalai Lama is the religious leader of Tibet and an advocate of peace and non-violence.
An Israeli-Palestinian Sisterhood American-Israeli Orthodox Jew Ruth Ebenstein and Palestinian Muslim Ibtisam became best friends after meeting at a support group for women with breast cancer.
Dr. Fareed Zakaria Dr. Fareed Zakaria offers the world a rare perspective on East-West relations.
Corbin Harney Corbin Harney has spread a message of peace throughout the world.
Yitzhak Rabin Yitshak Rabin-military man ((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yitzhak_Rabin#/media/File:YitzhakRabin194 Yitzhak Rabin assassinated Israeli leader and symbol of peace.
Abigail Disney Abigail Disney is a philanthropist and documentary filmmaker who focuses on social issues.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt.
Tom Hayden Tom Hayden was an anti-war activist in the 60s.
Joanne Tawfilis, founder of the Art Miles Project Joanne Tawfilis, of he Art Miles Mural Project, teaches respect and understanding through art.
Andrei Sakharov Sakharov and fellow dissidents, 1975 Andrei Sakharov was a Russian Nobel Peace Prize winner devoted to justice and human rights.
Le Ly Hayslip Le Ly Hayslip is a humanitarian, memoirist, and peacemaker.
"For Our World" a poem by Mattie Stepanek Jim Hawkins Child peace activist and poet, Mattie Stepanek, wrote this poem after the tragedy of September 11. Read the poem that has touched millions.
Azim Khamisa Azim accepting the Ron Kovic Peace Prize at the MY HERO International Film Festival. (MY HERO) Azim Khamisa founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to encourage forgiveness.
Peace Pilgrim (Mildred Normal Ryder) Peace Pilgrim (Mildred Norman Ryder) was an activist, spiritual teacher and the first woman to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail for peace.
Dr. Helen Caldicott Dr. Caldicott has been a lifelong anti-nuclear activist.
Ralph Bunche Ralph Bunche was a diplomat and teacher who won a Nobel Peace Prize.
John Wallach The founder of Seeds of Peace international camp, John Wallach was dedicated to help young people learn to make friends of enemies.
Mattie Stepanek: Facing the Future Jim Hawkins Enjoy the poem "Facing the Future" by Mattie Stepanek, who died of a rare form of muscular dystrophy at 13. His poetry has touched millions of lives.
Amy Biehl Amy Biehl gave her life to ending apartheid in South Africa.
Rigoberta Menchu Tum Rigoberta Menchú Tum, winner of the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize, became involved with various groups in their struggle for the indigenous people out of personal conviction and sense of justice.
Women's Peace Movement of Liberia Womens Peace Movement of Liberia stopped the violence in through peaceful means.
Peacemaker Hero: Solon Solon laid the groundwork for democracy in Athens in 594 BCE which guided future democratic nations.
Marc Dullaert Marc Dullaert is the founder of the International Children's Peace Prize.
Dr. Jeni Stepanek Dr. Jeni Stepanek is interviewed by MY HERO's Slater Jewell-Kemker.
Dolores Huerta Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist who worked with Cesar Chavez to found the United Farm Workers (United Farm Workers).
Fadela Amara Fadela Amara is a French politician of Arabic origin who rose from poverty to become the Secretary of State for Urban Policies, for the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).
Dan Eldon Dan Eldon inspired Kathy Eldon with his art, his poetry and his life.
Marianne Williamson Marianne Williamson is the founder of the Department of Peace Campaign.
Mohandas K. Gandhi Mohandas K. Gandhi used non-violence to free India from British rule.
Malala Yousafzai: The One With a Voice Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for girls' education and the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Chief Arvol Looking Horse Chief Arvol Looking Horse appeals to indigenous voices across the world to bring peace.
Laren Poole Laren Poole is co-founder of Invisible Children Foundation.
Yitzhak Rabin Yitzhak Rabin made peace a priority as the leader of Israel.
Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan Yew helped established the peaceful, modern state of Singapore.
Gail Halvorsen (The Candy Bomber) Gail Halvorsen showed that a simple act of kindness can change history. 10/10/1920
PeaceJam Foundation PeaceJam Foundation Students from around the world focus on a Global Call to Action for peace on the anniversary of 9/11.
John Lennon (www.lifeinapile.com) John Lennon spread the message all across the world: Give peace a chance.
Dr. Ed Gragert Dr. Ed Gragert works towards peace and global education.
BETTY BIGOMBE BETTY BIGOMBE was named 'Uganda's Woman of the Year' in 1994 for her efforts to negotiate peace in Uganda.
Craig Kielburger Craig Kielburger believes kids can change the world.
Elie Wiesel Elie Wiesel wrote the famous Holocaust memoir Night.
Mohamed Anwar El Sadat Anwar Sadat at the Pyramids © David Hume Kennerly Mohamed Anwar El Sadat risked his life for peace.
Ron Kovic Ron Kovic has worked for peace for over four decades.
Postpessimists Postpessimists gather Albanian and Serbian friends to talk about peace.
Ivan Suvanjieff and his wife, economist Dawn Engle, founded PeaceJam Ivan Suvanjieff a Punk rocker, and his wife, economist Dawn Engle, founded PeaceJam to help Nobel Peace Prize laureates share their stories with youths around the world.
UWC Initiative for Peace UWC Initiative for Peace brings together teens from India and Pakistan to discuss nuclear disarmament.
Theodore Roosevelt TR at Yosemite (www.theodoreroosevelt.org) Theodore Roosevelt won the Nobel Prize for Peace for brokering a treaty between Japan and Russia.
The Fourteenth Dalai Lama The Fourteenth Dalai Lama lives peace and is a pillar of integrity to many people.
The Everest Peace Project The Everest Peace Project promotes peace, teamwork, and cultural understanding.
Roshi Bernie Glassman Bernie Glassman, courtesy of the Peacemaker Community Roshi Bernie Glassman finds peace in using Zen to help others.
Peace Palace
International Court Of Justice Peace Palace in the Hague, Netherlands (www.holland.com) Peace Palace International Court Of Justice seeks global peace and justice by settling disputes between countries.
Peace It Together Peace It Together empowers youth to promote peace.
Peace Children Peace Children voted overwhelmingly for peace and change.
Oscar Arias Sanchez <a href=http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=92956&rendTypeId=4>Oscar Arias Sanchez</a> Oscar Arias Sanchez won a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to establish peace in Central America.
Miriam Makeba Miriam Makeba was a singer and a human rights campaigner.
Mikhail Gorbachev Mikhail Gorbachev helped melt the ice of the Cold War.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived a life of forgiveness with strength and fearlessness.
Jean Paul Samputu practices forgiveness - even for his father's killer Jean Paul Samputu is an award-winning musician who lost his family during the genocide in Rwanda. But he overcame rage and resentment by learning to forgive.
Marc Kielburger Marc (metowe.org) Marc Kielburger is a human rights activist who has dedicated his life to helping others.
Kim Dae-Jung Kim Dae-jung Kim Dae-Jung brought democracy and economic stability to South Korea.
Ibrahim Alex Bangura Ibrahim Alex Bangura makes music that sends a message of peace and tolerance.
Harry Patch Harry Patch was a WWI veteran who spoke out against war.
Garry Davis Garry Davis<br>Photo from (http://www.welt-buerger.org/bio_gdavis.php) Garry Davis declared himself the first official world citizen.
Friends Without Borders Friends Without Borders is building peace through children's heartfelt letters to one another in India and Pakistan.
Funkor Child Art Center Funkor Child Art Center works with many national and international organizations around the world to provide children with art and books.
Evgeny Alexeevich Gerzhov Evgeny Alexeevich Gerzhov that living in peace with other countries is absolutely necessary.
Emperor Haile Selassie 1 Emperor Haile Selassie 1 was Emperor of Ethiopia and an important modern leader in African history.
Elie Wiesel Elie Wiesel is a Holocaust survivor and author, whose work spreads a message of peace.
Eboo Patel: Helping young people champion religious tolerance Eboo Patel: Helping young people champion religious tolerance founded the Interfaith Youth Core to defend religious diversity.
Dr. Arnold Noyek, founder of CISEPO Dr. Arnold Noyek, founder of CISEPO the Canada International Scientific Exchange Program.
Corazon B. Aquino (justjukie.i.ph/.../cory-aquino-headshot.jpg) Corazon B. Aquino provided hope to the people of the Philippines.
Coalition of Women
for Peace Coalition of Women for Peace aims to make women a key part of the peace process in the Middle East.
Bill Belsey Bill Belsey teaches his students and others how to stand up to bullying.
Barack Obama unknown Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment and efforts to promote peace in the world.
Ashoka Ashoka was a fierce warrior-king who changed his ways and became a beloved peacemaker.
Alfred Nobel Alfred Nobel founded the Nobel Prize Organization.
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln led with wisdom, humility, selflessness and generosity of spirit as 16th President of the US.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela dedicated his life to abolishing apartheid and establishing a democracy in South Africa.
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