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The eight finalists were chosen from nominations made
by OneWorlders across the globe and represent some
of the most inspiring and innovative efforts to improve
lives and protect human rights worldwide. Now it's time
for you to vote for OneWorld's Person of the Year.
The entire "People of 2006" edition of Perspectives is available below and
can be found on the Web at:
http://us.oneworld.net/section/us/perspectives/12/peopleof2006.
We've given you eight inspiring stories, but we know there are many more
out there. Click on the "Who Did We Miss?" page and tell us who else
should be recognized, and don't forget the "Who Did You Vote For?"
page, where you can discuss the voting with other OneWorlders across
the planet. Plus, we'll be chatting live with Person of 2006 finalist Al
Santoli on Thursday, January 18 from 2-3 pm (EST). Post your
questions for Al now, and be sure to join us on Gather.com for what
will certainly be an inspiring hour of dialogue.
People of 2006
With the runaway success of his film "An Inconvenient Truth," Al Gore has made climate change a household term in the United States.
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Several OneWorlders nominated Santoli and his organization for their inspiring efforts to build peace and security through community development. Al has opened schools, revitalized healthcare systems, and acted as a peace broker for some of the most intense conflicts in Southeast Asia. Al will be discussing his experiences in the Philippines over the past several years and how community development efforts can help build peace and security. Ask Al a question today or join us live Thursday, Jan. 18, 2-3 pm (EST).
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Murdered in October, Politkovskaya was respected worldwide for her talent and fearlessness while covering wars and exposing rights abuses.
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The Irish town of Kinsale has taken up a plan -- devised by Rob Hopkins and his students -- to wean itself off fossil fuels.
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Dr. Rashad Zidan, and the women of Iraq, have been working tirelessly to hold families together through the terrors of war.
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Bolivia's indigenous president has also become the face of those struggling for a more equitable distribution of the world's resources.
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Social change isn't free. Entrepreneurs put up big bucks in 2006 -- perhaps marking a shift in global development funding.
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Perhaps the most powerful and surprising people's movement of 2006 had many leaders; Renee Saucedo was a driving force behind efforts in San Francisco.
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OneWorld's People of 2006 - Vote Today!
http://us.oneworld.net/section/us/perspectives/12/peopleof2006
Chosen from nominees sent in by OneWorlders across the globe,
the finalists for OneWorld's Person of 2006 have been announced.
Be inspired by their amazing efforts to protect human rights, improve
lives, stop war, and yes, even save the planet. Tell us who you would
choose, and vote for OneWorld's Person of the Year today!
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