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Munir Said Thalib

1965 - 2004

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Munir Said Thalib (8 December 1965 – 7 September 2004) was an Indonesian activist. Founder of the KontraS human rights organisation and laureate of the 2000 Right Livelihood Award, Munir was assassinated in 2004 while travelling to Utrecht University to pursue a master's degree in international law and human rights. He is one of Indonesia's most renowned human rights and anti-corruption activists. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Munir Said Thalib is the 714th most popular social activist, the 106th most popular biography from Indonesia and the 7th most popular Indonesian Social Activist.

Munir Said Thalib was an Indonesian human rights activist known for his advocacy against human rights abuses and his efforts to promote democracy in Indonesia. He gained international recognition after his assassination in 2004, which highlighted the dangers faced by activists in the country.

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Among SOCIAL ACTIVISTS

Among social activists, Munir Said Thalib ranks 714 out of 840. Before him are Susana Trimarco, Yoani Sánchez, Judith Heumann, Grace Abbott, Zakia Zaki, and Gloria Allred. After him are Derek Chauvin, Anthony Dod Mantle, Crystal Eastman, Faiza Jama Mohamed, Dorothy Height, and Manasi Pradhan.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1965, Munir Said Thalib ranks 699. Before him are Douglas Henshall, Grigory Kiriyenko, Daina Gudzinevičiūtė, Oliver Grau, Jale Arıkan, and André Kana-Biyik. After him are Vincent Young, John Murphy, Anja Niedringhaus, Matt Servitto, Jari Sillanpää, and Roger Avary. Among people deceased in 2004, Munir Said Thalib ranks 328. Before him are Raja Ramanna, Brenda Fassie, Dennis Wilshaw, Pacita Abad, Virginia Capers, and Ken Downing. After him are Rodger Ward, Max Abramovitz, Richard Biggs, Yash Johar, Hugh Shearer, and Atefeh Sahaaleh.

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In Indonesia

Among people born in Indonesia, Munir Said Thalib ranks 106 out of 158. Before him are Siti Musdah Mulia (1958), Alan Budikusuma (1968), Gibran Rakabuming Raka (1987), Taufik Hidayat (1981), Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (1966), and Luna Maya (1983). After him are Ganjar Pranowo (1968), Susi Susanti (1971), Emil Audero (1997), Joe Taslim (1981), Marty Natalegawa (1963), and Amara (1975).

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Among SOCIAL ACTIVISTS In Indonesia

Among social activists born in Indonesia, Munir Said Thalib ranks 7. Before him are Kartini (1879), Cut Nyak Dhien (1850), Pattimura (1783), Dewi Sartika (1884), Teuku Umar (1854), and Siti Musdah Mulia (1958). After him are Aleta Baun (1966).

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