Abdalle Ahmed Mumin

A prominent Somali journalist and human rights activist, Mumin cofounded the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), an organization instrumental in advocating for press freedom, providing support to journalists facing threats, and challenging oppressive governmental directives aimed at censoring the media. Mumin’s dedication to journalism and human rights has subjected him to displacement, torture, and persecution, yet he remains committed to advocating for human rights and press freedom in Somalia through the relentless pursuit of truth.

Andréa Ngombet

A Congolese civil society leader, political activist, and expert on kleptocracy, Ngombet is dedicated to promoting democracy and combating corruption in the Republic of Congo. He is the founder of the Sassoufit Collective, an organization advocating for democracy and the rule of law in the Congo Brazzaville. His work has come at profound costs, yet he continues to fight against corruption and kleptocracy, despite a dictatorship regime that imposes silence.

Virginia Laparra

Laparra, the former head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity (FECI) in Guatemala, fought against the corrupt justice system in Guatemala. She faced criminal proceedings for her work, which resulted in her spending 680 days in Guatemala’s maximum-security prison and then under house arrest. Despite these hardships, she refused to back down or compromise her integrity. Her arrest and subsequent detention have been widely criticized by human rights.