Bui Thi Minh Hang born Vietnam July 20, 1964. Arrested Hanoi 2011 and sentenced to reeducation for peaceful protest against arrest of protesters.
"The police had no right to detain the protesters. . . People came to the march because they wanted to show their patriotism." (Voice of America, Dec. 9, 2012; photo hrw.org)
Fauziah Mohd Hasan born Kuala Trengganu, Malaysia February 24, 1957. Obstetrician. Undertook mercy missions to Kosovo, 1999; Maluku, 2000; Afghanistan, 2001-03. Captured by Israeli navy aboard Zaitouna-Oliva, the Women’s boat to Gaza, in attempt to aid Gaza, 2016.
“[W]hen I accepted the nomination, I knew that death was the worst case scenario. I was prepared for that. . . Our mission opened the eyes of many around the world on what is happening in Gaza and what issues they are facing. Through all this awareness worldwide, this mission has also brought hope and encouragement to the people in Gaza that one day they may achieve their freedom.” (The Star Online, Oct. 14, 2016; photo mycare.org)
Le Ly Hayslip born Ky La, Vietnam December 19, 1949. Humanitarian, author; founded East Meets West Foundation to heal wounds of war, 1988; memoir Child of War, Woman of Peace published 1993.
"Anger can teach us forgiveness, hate can teach us love, and war can teach us peace." (prologue When Heaven and Earth; photo myhero.com)
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