The Ramon Magsaysay Award is widely regarded as Asia's premier prize and is given to individuals or organizations who make exceptional contributions, here are some of them to watch.
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The Award is considered the highest honour in Asia and is given to individuals and organizations who make exceptional contributions in various fields.
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A pioneer of the Bhoodan movement for land redistribution in India, he was the first Indian to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service.
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Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity has become a global symbol of compassion who dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick.
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A social reformer, independence activist, and writer who advocated for the rights of women and artisans in India.
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The legendary Indian filmmaker who is best known for creating the Apu trilogy, Ray's films are celebrated for their neo-realist style.
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Mahasweta Devi's work brought attention to the plight of marginalized communities in India.
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Kejriwal was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership for his work in promoting transparency and accountability in government.
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A fearless and independent journalist who is known for his hard-hitting reporting on social and political issues.