Since it`s foundation, in 2006, Wikileaks was conceived as a solution for citizens to expose the injustices, political persecutions and the illegal activities of governments. During the recent years, Wikileaks and his visible head Julian Assange, have exposed to the world, the lies, abuses, and Human Rights violations behind the curtains of legality of the regimes of Kenia, Iceland, United States, China, Thailand, India among dozens of countries around the globe. With the disclosure of criminal activites, labeled as classified information, Wikileaks and Julian Assange have contributed to create a more transparent world where citizens are capable of demanding direct accountability about the activities of their governments, and when governments feel the pressure of their citizens, in the aim for creating a future with out criminal, political or corporate institutional secrets.
CHRONOLOGICAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
~The Economist's New Media Award:
2008
~Index on Censorship Awards. The Economist New Media Award.
2008
~Amnesty International's UK Media Award
2009
~Sam Adams Award. By the Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence:
2010
~Readers' Choice for TIME's Person of the Year
2010
~Walkley Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism.
2011
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Julian Assange for 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. C.A.Mc Nelis. New York City. USA.
Julian Assange, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of WikiLeaks, should be nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. By enabling whistleblowers to pass on material through a secure site, WikiLeaks has exposed unjust, illegal practices and atrocities committed by governments and corporations. Through WikiLeaks, Julian Assange has shared with the world the hidden side of international diplomacy and corporate activities; this information has enriched the historical record of nearly every country around the globe. History has traditionally belonged to the conquerors, but the cable releases and other materials have helped empower those who have little control over their destinies, and those who find their beliefs and financial power being used for unworthy purposes. The empowerment of ordinary people is, I believe, the greatest achievement of Mr Assange’s work and makes him most deserving of this prestigious prize.
Thank you.
C. A. McNelis
New York City, USA
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