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HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMAFour Freedoms Award Born in Taktser, Tibet, in 1935. He is the religious leader of the Buddhists and the political leader of Tibet. Forced into exile since 1959 he has advocated non-violent resistance against the Chinese oppression of the Tibetan people. For his tireless effort to advance human rights in the world and his non-violent resistance to oppression, particularly in Tibet. |
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MARION GRÄFIN DÖNHOFFFreedom of Speech Award Born in Friedrichstein, Germany (now Poland), in 1909. She made a career as a journalist, editor-in-chief, and publisher of Die Zeit. She was actively involved in politics, committed to reconciliation between East and West Germany, and rejected the Cold War ideology. In her publications she always took a stand for freedom of the press. For her contribution to Germany's democracy and her courage in advocating political and journalistic freedom in the world at large. |
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GERHART M. RIEGNERFreedom of Worship Award Born in Berlin, Germany, in 1911. He is Honorary Vice-President of the World Jewish Congress. For a period of fifty years he served this organization in various capacities, working to advance the codification of human rights and to negotiate guarantees for Jews all over the world. He was the first to inform the Allied governments of the holocaust in August 1942. For devoting his career to the defense of human rights in general and the defense of the rights of Jews and Jewish communities in particular. |
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SADAKO OGATAFreedom From Want Award Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1927. In 1990 she became United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, after having served her country in various capacities at the United Nations. She published widely on foreign relations and served in many committees on international humanitarian issues. For her determination to bring the necessary help to millions of refugees and her international leadership in alerting the world to its humanitarian responsibilities. |
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ZDRAVKO GREBOFreedom From Fear Award Born in Mostar, Bosnia, in 1943. Director of the Soros Foundation/Open Society Fund, after he taught law at the University of Sarajevo. He launched an independent radio station in Sarajevo called ZID and assists the various peoples in Bosnia to lead their lives as normally as possible under wartime conditions. For inspiring the search for reconciliation among the embattled people of Sarajevo and his commitment to a multi-ethnic Bosnian society based upon peace, justice, and tolerance. |
Four Freedoms
