Ida Kuklina

Overview

Ida Kuklina born Russia April 15, 1934. Founded Committee of Soldiers' Mothers Against the Chechen War, 1989. Received Right Livelihood Award, 1996.

Quotations

"The mothers' love, the mother’s aspirations to defend their children turned very soon into the conscious human rights activity with the general purpose—to prevent the violations of human rights of those soldiers who were taken to the army for compulsory military service, of draftees and also of their parents." (Right Livelihood Award acceptance speech, Dec. 9, 1996; photo Right Livelihood Award)