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“He is a long-time advocate for gay and lesbian people around the world and has condemned persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity in countries like Uganda. More recently, Tutu has been an active voice calling for the attention to violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar. Archbishop Tutu’s commitment to human rights earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, “the organization said.
Piyushi Kotecha, Executive Director of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, said: “Now more than ever, it is important that we see the common humanity among us and understand the interconnectedness between ourselves, our communities and our nations.
“We face enormous challenges, and addressing those challenges requires that we all understand that conflict, violence and persecution are never isolated, what affects one of us affects all of us. We are eager to initiate a dialogue that helps develop the framework for how defenders, organizations and peacebuilders can create a more just and equitable society. “
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