Tawakkol Karman

Yemeni journalist and Nobel laureate

Tawakkol Karman - Yemeni journalist and Nobel laureate
Born

February 7th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Yemen

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Born in Yemen in 1979, this journalist and activist gained international recognition for her role in the Yemeni Revolution against President Ali Abdullah Saleh in 2011. As one of the leading figures of the movement, significant efforts focused on promoting democracy and women's rights. The individual's activism and leadership contributed to the broader Arab Spring movement. In 2011, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for contributions to non-violent struggle for safety and women's rights in Yemen.

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011

Led protests during the Yemeni Revolution

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