Roger Williams a visionary early-American who advocated for religious liberty and separation of church and state. He founded Rhode Island in 1636 as a pure democracy.
Category: North America
Bartolomé de las Casas (1484-1566)
Former slave owner Bartolomé de las Casas became a defender of rights for indigenous American peoples during the severe oppression of Spanish colonial rule.
Óscar Arias Sánchez (b. 1940)
During his time as president of Costa Rica, Óscar Arias acted as a mediator between war-torn Central American countries, ending the various conflicts.
Wilson Thiongo Gathungu
Wilson Gathungu is a Kenyan peacemaker who works to resolve inter-tribal violence in Kenya through peace-building and reconciliation training programs.
Bruce Feiler (b. 1964)
Bruce Feiler is a freelance journalist and writer of spiritual travelogues. He has written two books drawing connections between the three Abrahamic faiths.