Heroes

Julian Assange

Whistleblower Julian Assange

02.08.2014 10:38

is the journalist who created WikiLeaks. 90,000 secret NATO documents related to America's war in Afghanistan, he has published there. He is best known for a video filmed by the camera at an American helicopter gunship in Iraq, showing how they shoot to death a dozen civilians, including two reporters from Reuters. At the risk of his own safety, he has revealed America's dirty wars and assaults on civilians. The administration in Washington want to conceal their crimes and are chasing Assange. If caught he awaits punishment in the United States.

The world needs upstanding individuals who directs the light to atrocities even if the perpetrators are among the most powerful. Then you need people like Assange with courage and sense of what is right and wrong.

Brad Manning

Whistleblower Brad Manning

02.08.2014 10:46

is the intelligence analyst in the United States Army, who forwarded 250 000 American diplomatic notifications and 500 000 defense reports to WikiLeaks, including the infamous video where a helicopter shooting civilians, while the crew make happy comments. He was imprisoned in 2010 and after three years finally sentenced to 35 years in prison and dismissal (dishonorable discharge) from the Army.

Manning saw the wicked in America's war and felt obligated to reveal everything to the public, despite the danger to their own safety. His disclosure may have hastened America's withdrawal from Iraq. Manning has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 and 2012.

Collateral Murder - Wikileaks - Iraq

 

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Edward Snowden

Whistleblower Edward Snowden

02.08.2014 16:16

is a computer expert from the CIA, who later worked for the NSA, National Security Agency, which deals with data monitoring. He revealed the worldwide monitoring of data traffic and telephone calls of both enemies and friends. Everybody is more or less bugged. It became known that both the President of Brazil and German Chancellor Angela Merkel were bugged. Both became extremely irritated and America's administration had to stand in the pillory. Classified documents were submitted to journalists in Hong Kong. When they were published Snowden was accused of spying and risks 30 years in prison. During a flight to Cuba, he made ​​a stopover in Moscow. His passport had been revoked by the American authorities and Snowden became stranded in Moscow. He is still in Russia without being able to get out. Yet another person who must pay dearly when they pointed out the anomalies. USA administrtion blaming the hunt against terrorism justifies everything. The journaanomalieslists who published the secret documents received Pulizerpriset 2014. Snowden himself has been called everything from a traitor to the hero, whistle-blower and patriot.is a computer expert from the CIA, who then worked for the NSA, National Security Agency, which deals with data monitoring. He revealed the worldwide monitoring of data traffic and telephony of both enemies and friends. All are more or less bugged. It became known that both the President of Brazil, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel was bugged. Both became extremely irritated and America's administration had to stand in the pillory. Classified documents were submitted to journalists in Hong Kong. When they were published Snowden was accused of spying and risks 30 years in prison. During a flight to Cuba, he made ​​a stopover in Moscow. His passport had been revoked by the authorities-American and Snowden became stranded in Moscow. He is still in Russia without being able to get out. Yet another person who must pay dearly when they pointed out the anomalies. America's administrtion blaming that the war against terrorism justifies everything. The journalists who published the secret documents received Pulizerpriset 2014. Snowden himself has been called everything from a traitor to the hero, whistle-blower and patriot.

Bill Gates

Bill Gates

02.08.2014 16:42

is the well known data enthusiast who launched Windows Operating Systems, which since its introduction is found in most of the world's computers. He is the world's richest person. Nowadays he devotes his time entirely to philanthropy. He formed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and working with community projects throughout the world. With his help, for example, polio eradicated in India. 100 million U.S. dollars, he has used to help children suffering from HIV / AIDS. is the known data enthusiast who launched Windows Operating Systems, which since its introduction existed in most of the world's computers. He is the world's richest person. Nowadays he devotes his time entirely to philanthropy. He formed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and working with community projects throughout the world. With his help, for example, polio eradicated in India. 100 million U.S. dollars, he has used to help children suffering from HIV / AIDS. Only a true hero uses all his time and most of his wealth to entirely unselfishly help others with less luck in life than himself.

Jakob von Uexkull

Jakob von Uexkull

25.09.2014 22:27

is the founder of The Right Livelihood Award, also known as the "Alternative Nobel Prize". Four winners will share 1.5 million Swedish crowns, which James pays from his own pocket. The prize is usually awarded to people who are considered somehow work practically for the earth and its inhabitants best interest. A board of five people, and representatives from every continent appoints four award winners from the usually about 70-100 received nominations. One of this year's winners is whistle-blower Eric Snowden, which is particularly gratifying, because he is hit hard by the consequences of his actions. See above! Erik Snowden is well worth both appreciation and recognition for his bravery! Right Livelihood Award Foundation and Jakob von Uexkull are heroes that make the earth a little bättre.

 

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai

14.12.2014 13:54

is the girl fighting for girls' right to education in Pakistan. The Taliban in the Swat Valley in northern Pakistan imposed ban on schooling for girls. They thought she was too loud and made sure she would be silenced. She was shot in the head with several shots but survived amazingly enough. She was fifteen years old. After the attack her condition was critical. She was flown to England for medical care and recovered. Sixteen years old, she was awarded the Sakharov Prize. This year she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, only seventeen years old, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner ever. She continues to work for every child's right to education and discrimination against girls. She is now world famous and has got a great influence and a large cash prize, which she can use in her work. She is truly a hero who helps other children to a better life and to less discrimination against girls in Pakistan. The Taliban's attempt to silence her failed.

Kailash Satyarthi

Kailash Satyarthi

14.12.2014 14:46

is an Indian child rights activist. He works since the 1990s to rescue children in India from a life of slavery. On a single factory in New Delhi, he managed to free the 100 child laborers. He is reported to have saved approximately 80,000 children who were in various forms of slave labor. He also founded the organization GoodWeave, working against child labor in the carpet industry. GoodWeave is a certification system that ensures that labeled carpets are made without child labor. He has been rewarded with a variety of award in recognition of his work from the US, Germany, Holland, Italy and Spain. This year he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, along with Malala Yousafzai. They both are truly heroes!