Monday, March 22, 2010

Revolutionary Afkrikan Women - RAW!

Phenomenal Woman You Should Know!

Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai is the founder of the Green Belt Movement, an environmentalist, a civil society and women's rights activist, and a parliamentarian. You can read about her life and her organization through her two books, Unbowed: A Memoir and The Green Belt Movement. You can also scan condensed versions of her life and achievements, including being awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.

Since winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari Maathai has become a spokesperson for a number of important initiatives.

Both before and since she won the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari Maathai has spoken about, and been interviewed on, a range of subjects.


About Wangari Maathai


Books

Wangari Maathai is the author of two books, Unbowed: A Memoir and The Green Belt Movement.

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1 comment:

Evelyn said...

Thank you for introducing me to a new hero!