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Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 |
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Leader in the struggle against apartheid, champion of human rights |
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From 1979 through the early 90s was a strong spokesman against apartheid, pushing for non violent change and economic sanctions against South Africa. In reaction, the South African government revoked his passport.
In 1984 he was elected the first black Anglican bishop of Johannesburg. In 1986 he was elected Archbishop of Capetown, the highest position in the Anglican Church in South Africa. In 1989 he led a march to a whites-only beach, where he and supporters were chased off with whips.
in 1994 after the end of Apartheid and the election of Mandela, Tutu was appointed chair of the South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to investigate apartheid-era crimes. His policy of forgiveness and reconciliation has become an international standard. |
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu talks about what it takes to make a good leader
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Archbishop Tutu answers questions about how to build peace in today's world, and the links between human right and peace.
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