Anonymous — Sudan A leading advocate for human rights in Sudan, where human rights work is so dangerous that revealing one's name would jeopardize one's life. read about Human Rights His Holiness the Dalai Lama — Tibet Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for his advocacy, in exile, on behalf of the people of Tibet. read about Religious Freedom Kek Galabru — Cambodia One of the foremost human rights defenders in Cambodia. She works on due process, democratization and children's rights. read about Children's Rights Rana Husseini — Jordan A muckraking journalist in Jordan, she was the firsat reporter to bring the secretive practice of honor killings to the front pages of the daily newspapers. read about Honor Killings Van Jones — United States Started Police Watch in San Francisco and New york to give citizens a voice in stopping police brutality. read about Police Brutality Fauziya Kassindja — Togo The first person to gain political asylum based on the fear of female genital mutilation. Her nightmare experience in the U.S. immigration system is a condemnation of cruelty and injustice. read about Female Genital Mutilation Elie Wiesel — Romania/United States One of the most eloquent writers on the Holocaust, he is reknowed for his searing accounts of Nazi death camps. his advocacy of tolerance, and his unfailing humanism. read about Political Rights Francisco Soberón — Peru The leading human rights defender in Peru read about Human Rights Arts & Human Rights I Telling Stories to Effect Change Backstage I PBS Broadcast I Credits I Home