Who Are the People of 2007? Vote Today!

OneWorld's People of 2007 have been announced! The eight finalists were chosen from nominations made by OneWorlders across the globe and represent some of the most inspiring and innovative efforts to improve lives and protect human rights worldwide. Now it's time for you to choose OneWorld's Person of the Year.

Take five minutes to check out the finalists, be inspired by their amazing work, and vote for the one you think should get the ultimate recognition from OneWorld. We'll announce the winner in early February.

And if you have a few extra minutes, be sure to check out the dozens of amazing nominees and tell the world about others who should be recognized.

Thanks again for everything you've done to make OneWorld such a vibrantand inspiring community -- may 2008 bring only better times for all.
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Nominees

Vicky Tauli-Corpuz & the World's Indigenous Rights Campaigners

Sep. 13, 2007 will forever be remembered as the day the world reconciled with its past painful histories regarding indigenous people.

Rajendra Pachauri & the IPCC

The scientific community and governments contributing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have laid all remaining doubts to rest this year and put the onus squarely on political leaders.

Burma's Monks

Burma's monks led protests in 2007 that may well mark the beginning of the end of more than 40 years of brutal military rule.

Vandana Shiva

Vandana Shiva continued to stand up for the rights ofwomen, small farmers, and others marginalized by modern society,particularly in the face of corporate-led expansions in the agricultureand biofuel sectors.

Betty Makoni

Betty Makoni drew on an unimaginable personal tragedy to build an unparalleled network of empowered young women.

Justine Masika Bihamba & Eve Ensler

As women suffer the horrific consequences of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one Congolese and one American womenare helping to stem the violence and support its victims.

Molly Melching & the Women of Senegal

The movement to end female genital cutting continues to spread across many parts of Africa. Molly Melching and the women of Senegal are leading the way with innovative, culturally sensitive programs to educate and relieve suffering.

$100 Laptop Designers

The designers of the "$100 Laptop" are driving modern technologies to be more accessible and relevant to the vast billions who previously lacked access.

Who Are the People of 2007? Vote Today!

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