Francisco "Chico" Whitaker
(1931-)

Brazilian Social Justice Activist,
World Social Forum Founder
2006 Right Livelihood Award Winner
World Future Council

birthdate: November 19
birthplace:
San Pablo, Brazil

QUOTES

"There are far more people in the world than we can ever imagine who want to change things. What we need is to multiply the ways and opportunities to get together."

"True religion, especially Christianity, basically means working for the upliftment of the poor, fighting for their rights and against the exploitation of the have-nots by the haves."

"We know the world we want, one in which there is no domination by the West, but respect; one in which there are no debts culminating from this domination."

 

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