Desmond Tutu

Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a renowned South African Anglican cleric and human rights activist.

He gained international recognition for his opposition to apartheid, earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

Tutu served as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town and chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

He was a vocal advocate for human rights, campaigning against AIDS, homophobia, poverty, and racism.

Tutu received numerous awards for his humanitarian work, including the Gandhi Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

He authored several books on his experiences and teachings, leaving a lasting legacy as a champion for peace and reconciliation.