Tutu, Desmond
Tutu, Desmond (October 7, 1931 -)[edit]
Desmond Tutu is a former South African Anglican Archbishop and renowned opponent of the apartheid in South Africa. He is an influential advocate for a number of human rights causes including the fight against AIDS, poverty, racism, sexism and homophobia. His work in these fields earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 among many other awards for contributions to peace. He has also been active in peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine, likening the situation facing Palestinians as similar to his experience under apartheid in South Africa.
