Asha Hagi Elmi, Amy Goodman, Krishnammal Jagannathan, Monika Hauserand three other women [, co-founder of Save Somali Women and Children;, an 82-year-old activist from southern India; and, a gynecologist and founder of “medica mondiale] are inin honour of receiving theI had never heard of this award, which has apparently been around sinceand was established as an. Since 1980, there have been"Alternative Nobel Laureates" chosen fromdifferent countries. The purpose of this award was, quote;was chosen forRead more about the founder of Right Livelihoodand the 2008 recipients and/or listen to Amy's broadcast atGood for you Amy, the world is watching AND listening! Of course, the other women are heroins in their own right. Thank god there are more where they came from.

Labels: alternative nobel prize, amy goodman democracy now 2008 Right Livelihood awards