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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 21h

🕒 Still time to visit "Unbreakable" in Stockholm, open until October 15!

The installation honours Belarusian #RightLivelihood and Nobel Laureate Ales Bialiatski and members of Viasna, jailed for defending human rights.

It stands as a call for freedom in Belarus!

Stand with them 👉 @freeviasna.org

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 1d

Reposting as I don't think bsky celebrated these amazing people and teams enough — check them out❗

Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 7d

Introducing the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates:

🌐 PISFCC and 🇬🇺 Julian Aguon
🇲🇲 @justiceformyanmar.org
🇹🇼 @audreyt.org
🇸🇩 Emergency Response Rooms

These change-makers confront violence and climate chaos with collective action, resilience and democracy!

Meet them all! ➡️ bit.ly/48Obu3w

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⿻ Audrey Tang 唐鳳 @audreyt.org · 3d

#TaiwanModel🇹🇼 is tried & true.

It inspired🌌 Engaged California engaged.ca.gov & 6-Pack of Care 6pack.care

It’s also a reason✨ for my @rightlivelihood.org Award.

Go deep on this #DiamondOfDemocracy💎 development via @joycetsengtw.bsky.social & TaiwanPlus.com.

#LLAP🖖

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 2d

We call for the immediate release of all humanitarians, journalists and human rights defenders detained for bringing aid to Gaza, including @thunberggreta.bsky.social, held after joining a peaceful flotilla.

Israel must end its genocide and starvation in Gaza!

Right Livelihood calls for Laureate Greta Thunberg’s release from Israeli detention and an end to Israel’s genocide and starvation in Gaza - Right Livelihood

STOCKHOLM – We at the Right Livelihood Foundation urgently call upon the State of Israel to immediately and unconditionally release 2019 Right Livelihood Laureate Greta Thunberg, currently in detenti...

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Justice For Myanmar @justiceformyanmar.org · 6d

We are honoured to be awarded the 2025 @rightlivelihood.org Award alongside:

🏝️ Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change & Julian Aguon
🇹🇼 @audreyt.org – social use of digital tech to empower
🇸🇩 Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms – mutual aid

Their work inspires us! ✊🏽

#Changemakers

Activists from Sudan, Myanmar, Pacific Islands, and Taiwan receive human rights award

The Right Livelihood Award has been given to activists from Sudan, Myanmar, the Pacific Islands, and Taiwan. The foundation announced the winners on Wednesday.

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⿻ Audrey Tang 唐鳳 @audreyt.org · 6d

Blessings SEWF for the high praise.🙏

I invite all & sundry to celebrate my @rightlivelihood laureate at #SEWF25 in Taiwan🇹🇼.

Let’s #FreeTheFuture🤝 by depolarizing with Plurality & transforming Krakatoa-like societal explosions into safe, positive & productive power.

#LLAP🖖

Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s cyber ambassador, first digital minister and architect of the Taiwan Model for digital diplomacy, gives a Vulcan salute synonymous with the phrase “Live Long and Prosper” in a graphic produced by Social Enterprise World Forum celebrating her naming as a 2025 Right Livelihood Award laureate.

A screenshot of an Instagram post by Social World Enterprise Forum details the accomplishments of Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s cyber ambassador, first digital minister and architect of the Taiwan Model for digital diplomacy, as well as invites lovers of freedom and democracy to celebrate her 2025 Right Livelihood Award by attending SEWF25 October 27 to 31 in Taiwan.

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 6d

Huge congratulations to #PISFCC and Julian Aguon, 2025 @rightlivelihood.org Laureates!
Their visionary leadership brought the climate crisis to the world’s highest court #ICJ, turning frontline survival into a matter of legal rights.

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Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change and Chamorro Human Rights lawyer Julian Aguon receive Right Livelihood Award for historic campaign redefining international climate law - Right Livelih...

Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and Julian Aguon are receiving the 2025 Right Livelihood Award for bringing frontline Pacific climate struggles before the International Court...

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 5d

Warmest congratulations to the amazing Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and Julian Aguon for the award of the Right Livelihood Award (Alternative Noble Prize) 2025 - richly deserved. What an amazing journey. @rightlivelihood.org

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Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change and Chamorro Human Rights lawyer Julian Aguon receive Right Livelihood Award for historic campaign redefining international climate law - Right Livelih...

Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and Julian Aguon are receiving the 2025 Right Livelihood Award for bringing frontline Pacific climate struggles before the International Court...

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⿻ Audrey Tang 唐鳳 @audreyt.org · 6d

It’s a rare honour to join the @rightlivelihood.org lineup of laureates.🙏

But this privilege isn’t mine alone.🙌

It’s the result of 4 million years of plate against plate & our 23.5 million freedom- & democracy-loving people.💯

Taiwan🇹🇼 — forever rising, forever starward.🏔️✨

Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 7d

Introducing the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates:

🌐 PISFCC and 🇬🇺 Julian Aguon
🇲🇲 @justiceformyanmar.org
🇹🇼 @audreyt.org
🇸🇩 Emergency Response Rooms

These change-makers confront violence and climate chaos with collective action, resilience and democracy!

Meet them all! ➡️ bit.ly/48Obu3w

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 7d

Facing the highest stakes, the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates are growing hope into action.

They remind us what’s possible when we act together — proving that we can all help people and the planet flourish.

See who's driving real change! ⤵️

2025 Right Livelihood Laureates confront violence and climate chaos with collective action

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 7d

Introducing the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates:

🌐 PISFCC and 🇬🇺 Julian Aguon
🇲🇲 @justiceformyanmar.org
🇹🇼 @audreyt.org
🇸🇩 Emergency Response Rooms

These change-makers confront violence and climate chaos with collective action, resilience and democracy!

Meet them all! ➡️ bit.ly/48Obu3w

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 7d

Who are the change-makers receiving the 2025 #RightLivelihood Award?

You can find out on Wednesday, October 1!

This year, 159 nominees from 67 countries were considered by the Jury.

Tune in at 8 am (CEST) to be among the first to know ⤵️

Announcement of the 2025 Right Livelihood Laureates

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 8d

What do the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates work on? 👀

We’ve hidden 10 clues about their work in this word search puzzle. Can you find them all? 🔎

Share your answers in the comments — and stay tuned for the announcement on October 1! 👉 bit.ly/4n8gxjg

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 13d

📣 Just one week to go!

On October 1, we will reveal the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates — courageous change-makers tackling the world’s most urgent challenges!

Here’s our team counting down to the big day ✨

Stay tuned to meet the new Laureates 👉 bit.ly/4n8gxjg

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 14d

Tell us about the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates…without actually telling us! 🤫

Our staff gave it a try:
📦 Objects
📱 Emojis
📝 Fill-in-the-blanks

These photos are just a sneak peek!

Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing the videos in the countdown to the announcement on Oct 1!

🔗 bit.ly/4n8gxjg

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 15d

What can we share about the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates? 👀

Hear from 2010 Laureate Nnimmo Bassey, who’s on the Jury this year.

For him, the challenge was clear: how do you choose just a handful from so many courageous nominees?

Follow us to be among the first to know! ➡️ bit.ly/4n8gxjg

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 16d

What can we share about the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates? 👀

Hear from Indigenous activist and 2024 Laureate Joan Carling, who joins the Jury for the first time this year.

Here’s her take on what makes the 2025 Laureates so remarkable 💫

Follow us to be among the first to know! ➡️ bit.ly/4n8gxjg

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 20d

Even the most important calls can have unexpected interruptions 🐶

Here’s our Executive Director Ole informing a 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureate of the Jury’s decision — while his daughter’s dog had other plans.

2️⃣ weeks to go until the big announcement!

Find out how to tune in 👉 bit.ly/4n8gxjg

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · 26d

The suspense was real 👀

Here’s our team in Geneva, waiting for the Jury’s decision after four days of digital deliberations.

The 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates will be revealed on October 1!

✨ Want to be part of the moment? Find out how 👉 bit.ly/4n8gxjg

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · Sep 1

⏳ One month to go!

On October 1, we'll reveal the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates.

📍 Milestone: This year, we surpass 200 Laureates worldwide.

This isn’t just about names. It’s about four powerful ideas and actions for a more just, peaceful and sustainable future.

Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4n8gxjg

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · Aug 27

Before every big decision, there’s preparation — that includes setting up the optimal environment for a four-day digital Jury meeting, from screens 🖥️ to sound checks 🔊

The meeting has now concluded, and the Laureates will be revealed on October 1!

👀⏳ See the set-up come together in seconds ⤵️

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · Aug 17

📚 Nearly 600 pages of research. 4 days of deliberation. 1 big decision.

In just one week, our Jury will decide the 2025 #RightLivelihood Laureates: courageous change-makers tackling the world’s most urgent challenges!

We’ll reveal the Laureates on October 1. Stay tuned!

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · Jul 23

“We’re looking for climate solutions in the wrong places.”

@time.com turns to #RightLivelihood Laureate and @localfutures.bsky.social Founder Helena Norberg-Hodge for the answer: local food, local energy, local resilience 🌱

It's Time to Reimagine Climate Activism

Most climate responses continue to treat the symptoms, not the cause. But what if the solution isn't more, but less?

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · Jul 21

In the 15-minute highlight from the event, organised by us and @amnesty.de, and hosted by journalist Stephan Detjen, Issa Amro also spoke about international law, what gives him hope, and how to level up dignity for Palestinians amid the political cost of silence.

Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro challenges German silence on Israeli apartheid

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Right Livelihood @rightlivelihood.org · Jul 21

2024 #RightLivelihood Laureate and Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro filled the room at Publix.

He spoke openly about Germany’s reluctance to confront what UN experts call apartheid in the West Bank, life under occupation and #nonviolent resistance.

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