Reigniting hope, one action at a time
Date: December 4 (Wednesday)
Time: 19:00 (Doors close at 18:45)
Venue: Cirkus, Stockholm
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Amid the chaos of violence, greed and injustice that is affecting so many people around the world, join us for an evening to celebrate the 2024 Right Livelihood Laureates, whose brave actions reignite hope.
Hosted by the famous Swedish journalist Parisa Amiri, the event will be a chance to get to know the 2024 Laureates in person, while also featuring musical performances by contemporary Swedish artists.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of an evening filled with purpose, passion, and powerful stories of change.
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Introducing the 2024 Laureates
Joan Carling
“For raising Indigenous voices in the face of the global ecological breakdown and her leadership in defending people, lands and culture.”
Issa Amro / Youth Against Settlements
“For their steadfast non-violent resistance to Israel’s illegal occupation, promoting Palestinian civic action through peaceful means.”
Issa Amro / Youth Against Settlements
“For their steadfast non-violent resistance to Israel’s illegal occupation, promoting Palestinian civic action through peaceful means.”
Anabela Lemos / Justiça Ambiental!
“For empowering communities to stand up for their right to say no to exploitative mega-projects and demand environmental justice.”
Forensic Architecture
“For pioneering digital forensic methods to ensure justice and accountability for victims and survivors of human and environmental rights violations.”
Forensic Architecture
“For pioneering digital forensic methods to ensure justice and accountability for victims and survivors of human and environmental rights violations.”
Host
Parisa Amiri
Parisa Amiri is a Swedish presenter, journalist and cultural expert. She regularly appears as a culture and news commentator in newspapers, TV and radio programmes in Sweden. Amiri is known for her sharp focus on social issues, and more specifically, SVT’s culture show Cobra and the series “Parisa talks #MeToo with the guys”. Amiri also produces and co-hosts the popular culture podcast Brita and Parisa.
Artists
Cedrik
Cedrik, also known as Lionman, is a rising artist and singer who has performed with many of Sweden’s top names. In 2022, he earned praise for his solo performance at Melodifestivalen. He also starred as Hiram in Göta Lejon's production of Hair.
Maria Sur
Maria Sur is a Ukrainian singer who gained recognition after fleeing to Sweden during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. She has competed in both Melodifestivalen and The Voice Ukraine. She was appointed a Swedish ambassador for UNHCR in 2024, using her music and platform to advocate for refugee rights.
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