In 2012, Sharp became a recipient of which award?
Nelson Mandela Award
International Human Rights Award
Right Livelihood Award
PeaceJam Hero Award
Answer
The Right Livelihood Award is an international prize that is awarded annually to "people who work to promote peace, justice, and sustainable development." It was established in 1980 by Jakob von Uexküll and Brigitte Mohnhaupt, and is often referred to as the "alternative Nobel Prize." Sharp received the award in 2012 for his work in developing nonviolent resistance tactics.
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