The Foundation for the Memory of Olof Palme has highlighted its commitment to the rights of nature and to the survival of the Amazon.
Ecuadorian Patricia Gualinga, leader of the Kichwa people of Sarayaku, was honored this Monday with the Olof Palme human rights award for her “courageous leadership” in the struggle to improve indigenous living conditions.
The Foundation for the Memory of Olof Palme has also highlighted its commitment to the rights of nature and the survival of the Amazon.
“At a time when biological diversity is threatened and climate change requires major transformations, indigenous peoples are especially vulnerable. Through its relationship with nature, Gualinga shows the way to a sustainable society and to living with nature, not against her”, stated in the ruling.
The Swedish foundation emphasizes that Gualinga’s voice has “incalculable” value in the “catastrophic” ecological situation in which the world finds itself.
The Olof Palme Memory Foundation was created in 1986 by the family of the popular prime minister, assassinated that same year, and the leadership of the Swedish Social Democratic Party to promote understanding between nations and international security.
Among the winners of this award, instituted in 1987, are Amnesty International, the Palestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi, the Burmese opponent Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1991; and former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
The amount of the prize, which will be delivered on the 30th, amounts to 100,000 dollars (88,143 euros). (I)
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