Exhibition
Guillermo Fariñas - 2010, Cuba
Doctor of psychology, journalist and political dissident Guillermo Fariñas went on a number of hunger strikes aimed at bringing about peaceful political change and freedom of expression in Cuba.
We are the change.
Mohamed Bouazizi - 2011, "Arab Spring", Tunisia
By setting himself on fire in protest against government corruption and widespread unemployment, Mohamed Bouazizi inspired Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution.
Ali Ferzat - 2011, "Arab Spring", Syria
As a political satirist and cartoonist, Ali Ferzat pushed the boundaries of freedom of expression in Syria through his work criticising the regime and the much-feared security forces.
Asmaa Mahfouz - 2011, "Arab Spring", Egypt
Asmaa Mahfouz’s social media posts calling on Egyptians to protest peacefully for freedom, dignity and human rights helped initiate the revolutionary movement in Egypt.
I would like to tell you about how proud I am of all the martyrs of the Arab revolution. We will not betray them; we will continue along the road ...
Ahmed al-Sanusi - 2011, "Arab Spring", Libya
An opponent of the oppression perpetrated by the military dictatorship, Ahmed al-Sanusi advocates inclusive reconciliation as the only path to peace and democracy in Libya.
2011: Razan Zaitouneh - 2011, "Arab Spring", Syria
Journalist and lawyer Razan Zaitouneh denounced human rights violations in Syria. Her struggle for freedom and democracy led to her kidnapping in 2013.
Jafar Panahi - 2012, Iran
Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi exposes injustice and repression. He advocates artistic freedom and has condemned the death penalty.
My creation is the result of a personal perception of fact, of life and ontological experiences in my specific society during a lifetime.
Nasrin Sotoudeh - 2012, Iran
Iranian human rights lawyer and activist Nasrin Sotoudeh defends religious minorities, women, minors and protesters against electoral fraud, the death penalty and torture on the part of the regime.
Malala Yousafzai - 2013, Pakistan
Only 11 when she started her fight for the right of girls to education and against Taliban extremism in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai fought on even after an attempt on her life in 2012.
These children do not want an iPhone, an Xbox, a PlayStation or chocolates: they just want a book and a pen.
Denis Mukwege - 2014, Democratic Republic of Congo
Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege has devoted his life to the rehabilitation of tens of thousands of victims of rape and brutal sexual violence and many more who live under its threat.
Justice should also be placed at the centre of the peace process, and it is necessary to step up the fight to eliminate impunity for the most serious crimes, including crimes of sexual violence.