NDUNGI GITHUKU, KENYA Human rights defender who uses his talents as an artist (playwright, actor, songwriter, poet, and graphic designer) to educate the public about human rights issues in Kenya.

HEATHER BARR, UNITED STATES Advocate for the rights of persons with mental illness who are incarcerated in the country's prisons.

KODJO DJISSENOU, TOGO Activist working to raise the consciousness of young people and to mobilize the general public on human rights issues.

WILL COLEY, UNITED STATES Activist dedicated to fighting for the rights of refugees seeking political asylum in the US.