2009 Goldman Prize for Asia: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Working to reduce the impact of Bangladeshs exploitative and environmentally-devastating ship breaking industry, leading environmental attorney Rizwana Hasan spearheaded a legal battle resulting in increased government regulation and heightened public awareness about the dangers of ship breaking.

The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world's largest award for grassroots
environmentalists. Awarded annually since 1990, the Prize is given to environmental heroes from the six continental regions of Africa, Asia, Islands & Island Nations, Europe,
North America and South & Central America.

The Prize is announced in April every year, to coincide with the international
celebration of Earth Day. It includes a trip to San Francisco to accept the cash award of $150,000 per winner. Recipients receive a bronze sculpture that interprets the crosscultural motif of a snake with its tail in its mouth. Known as the ouroboros, this symbol is associated with nature's powers of renewal.

The purpose of the Prize is to recognize sustained and significant efforts to preserve the natural environment, including, but not limited to, protecting endangered ecosystems and species combating destructive development projects; promoting sustainability; influencing environmental policies;and striving for environmental justice.

Learn more at http://www.goldmanprize.org

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[onamika100]

Dear Mrs. Bangladesh

our leader should learn from you how responsible they should be and how they can implements the system to protect our lovely mother land and peoples, when ever i watch your program on the TV i never change the channels till the end, allows i try to learn somethings about Environments because i m working for a chemical Co. as Safety, Fire & Environment technician, that's way your subjects are too interesting to me, for that i want your mail address to contribute with u.

[Pete1987pl]

GOD THAT S SUCH A WASTE.THIS IS WRONG

[mathesonkelly]

Big, big thank yous to Riwana and all the plaintiffs for working to protect environmental and human rights for all of us! And also to ELAW for all the support it provides!