DESMOND TUTU
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."
Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and social rights activist who became a global icon for his efforts in the fight against apartheid and his advocacy for human rights. Born in 1931 in Klerksdorp, South Africa, Tutu was the first black Archbishop of Cape Town and the first black Archbishop of the Church of the Province of Southern Africa. He was a vocal critic of apartheid, using his position to speak out against the oppressive system and call for peaceful resistance. Tutu's leadership extended beyond South Africa, and he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his tireless work in promoting peace and justice. He also chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission after the end of apartheid, which helped South Africa heal from the atrocities of the past. Desmond Tutu's legacy as a champion of equality, forgiveness, and peace continues to inspire people around the world.