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The Diary of a Young Girl

While technically a diary, Anne Franks account of her time in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands is on...

Classic History Human Rights Holocaust

9.5 Brilliant

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I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

Malala Yousafzai's memoir details her advocacy for girls' education in Pakistan and the assassination attempt by the Tal...

Education Activism Human Rights Memoir

9.5 Brilliant

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Tania Bruguera

Bruguera's work blurs the line between art and activism, creating 'Arte Útil' (Useful Art). Her performances directly in...

Performance Activism Human Rights Political Art

9.4 Excellent

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Long Walk to Freedom

Nelson Mandelas autobiography is a powerful and inspiring account of his journey from a young activist to the first blac...

South Africa Leadership Human Rights Biography

9.3 Excellent

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Denis Mukwege

Dr. Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist and human rights activist who has dedicated his life to treating victims o...

Medicine Activism Human Rights Peace

9.2 Excellent

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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, a pivotal figure in the fight against apartheid in South Africa, spent 27 years imprisoned for his activ...

South Africa Leadership Politics Human Rights

9.1 Excellent

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Vivian Holloway

Vivian Holloway is a preeminent voice in international law and conflict resolution. She specializes in drafting and impl...

Human Rights Geopolitics Diplomacy Conflict Resolution

9.0 Excellent

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Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu was a moral giant who used his position as an Anglican Archbishop to fight against apartheid in South Afric...

South Africa Human Rights Anti Apartheid Reconciliation

9.0 Excellent

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Taxi to the Dark Side (2007)

This film investigates the U.S. governments use of torture during the War on Terror, focusing on the interrogation of Os...

Human Rights Afghanistan Investigative Cia

9.0 Excellent

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Shirin Ebadi

A Nobel laureate, Ebadi is globally respected for her tireless work defending human rights, particularly for women and c...

Advocacy Law Human Rights Iran

8.9 Very Good

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Privacy International

Privacy International is a non-profit organization that investigates and campaigns against surveillance and data misuse....

Data Protection Policy Analysis Human Rights Surveillance

8.9 Very Good

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New York University School of Law

NYU Law School is known for its strong commitment to public interest law and human rights. Located in Greenwich Village,...

Human Rights Public Interest Law Diverse Student Body Green Law

8.8 Very Good

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Laura Poitras

A pioneering independent filmmaker, Laura Poitras is known for her investigative documentaries that focus on human right...

Independent Documentaries Human Rights

8.8 Very Good

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Carandiru

Carandiru, released in 2003, is a harrowing prison drama based on the book by Dráuzio Varella, a physician who worked at...

Human Rights Prison Drama Documentary Style Social Realism

8.7 Very Good

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Nadia Murad

Nadia Murad is a Yazidi human rights activist and a survivor of genocide at the hands of ISIS. Her tireless advocacy for...

Activism Human Rights Peace Genocide Prevention

8.7 Very Good

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Willy Brandt

Willy Brandt, Chancellor of West Germany, implemented 'Ostpolitik,' a policy of normalizing relations with East Germany...

Human Rights West Germany Detente Ostpolitik

8.7 Very Good

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VII Photo Stories: The Long Shadow

VII Photo Stories: The Long Shadow is a collection of photographs documenting the ongoing impact of conflict in Afghanis...

Human Rights Afghanistan Conflict Photography Vii Foundation

8.6 Very Good

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Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi spent decades as a symbol of the struggle for democracy in Myanmar. Under house arrest for nearly 15 ye...

Leadership Human Rights Democracy Non Violence

8.6 Very Good

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A Long Way Gone

Ishmael Beah's 'A Long Way Gone' is a harrowing memoir recounting his experience as a child soldier in Sierra Leone. The...

Resilience Human Rights War Child Soldiers

8.5 Very Good

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Charles Walgreen Jr.

Charles Walgreen Jr., heir to the Walgreens drugstore chain, donated extensively to healthcare, education, and the arts,...

Education Chicago Healthcare Pharmacy

8.5 Very Good