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- 1AI researcher Timnit Gebru wins 2026 Right Livelihood Award●News: Prominent #AI researcher #Timnit_Gebru named 2026 Right Livelihood Award recipient The Stockholm-based Right Livelihood Foundation announced Timnit’s recognition on 30 September, citing her work exposing the harms of AI and shifting the deb
The Stockholm-based Right Livelihood Foundation announced on 30 September that prominent AI researcher Timnit Gebru is among the recipients of the 2026 Right Livelihood Award. The foundation cited her work exposing the harms of artificial intelligence and shifting the global debate around its development and accountability.
- 2Chicago artists rally against AI-generated music▼Chicago artists call for action in rally against AI-generated music: ‘We don’t need it’
Musicians in Chicago held a rally calling for action against AI-generated music, arguing that human artistry cannot be replaced by technology. Organizers and speakers told crowds that artificial intelligence threatens jobs, copyright protections and the value of creative work, with the message 'We don't need it' summing up their stance. The protest adds to a growing push from artists nationwide for rules governing AI's use of music and performers' voices.
- 3Timnit Gebru wins Alternative Nobel Prize▼Timnit Gebru ganó el premio Right Livelihood, conocido como el «Nobel Alternativo» 👏 El jurado la ha premiado «por cuest
AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru has been awarded the Right Livelihood Award, often called the 'Alternative Nobel'. The jury honoured her for questioning the concentration of power in the tech industry and paving the way for digital technologies grounded in justice. Gebru, who was controversially ousted from Google's AI ethics team in 2020, is widely celebrated in tech and academic circles.
- 4Israeli settlers intensify takeover of West Bank water springs●Far right Israeli settlers, encouraged by their government, have stepped up efforts to take water springs and other heri
Far-right Israeli settlers, encouraged by their government, have stepped up efforts to seize water springs and other heritage sites in the occupied West Bank, according to an AP report. The springs are vital to Palestinians, who rely on them for irrigation of farmland and for tourism. The report has drawn attention to rising settler activity in the territory and its impact on Palestinian communities' access to water and livelihoods.
- 5Commentary calls for healing the ocean and its tribal caretakers▼Commentary: Help heal the ocean, and its tribal caretakers
A new commentary argues that protecting the world's oceans must go hand in hand with supporting the Indigenous tribal communities who have long served as their stewards. The piece calls for policies that restore marine ecosystems while recognizing and aiding the Native peoples whose cultures and livelihoods depend on healthy waters.
- 6MNC5 Release: Defending the Environment Is Not Illegal●Release MNC5: Defending the environment is not illegal
The Right Livelihood Foundation has issued a statement, MNC5, declaring that defending the environment is not a crime. The release comes amid ongoing concerns about the criminalisation of environmental defenders worldwide, a growing issue where activists face legal prosecution, harassment and imprisonment for their advocacy. The organisation is calling attention to the protection of those who speak out for environmental causes.
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Jalila Haider, a Pakistani human rights lawyer from Balochistan, is back in public discussion. Haider became the first woman lawyer from her province to gain wide recognition for defending the rights of the Hazara community and pushing back against enforced disappearances, work that earned her the Right Livelihood Award in 2020 and international attention for her advocacy.
- 8Georgian rights group GYLA wins Right Livelihood Award▼Georgian rights group GYLA receives 2026 Right Livelihood Award
The Georgian Young Lawyers' Association (GYLA) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Right Livelihood Award, often called the 'alternative Nobel Prize'. The human rights organisation, long active in defending rule of law and civil liberties in Georgia, is being recognised as concerns grow over democratic backsliding and pressure on civil society in the country.
- 9Geneva Conference Frames Iran's Environmental Crisis as Rights Emergency●Geneva Conference Highlights Iran’s Environmental Crisis as a Human Rights Emergency
A conference in Geneva has put Iran's worsening environmental situation in the spotlight, framing issues such as water scarcity, pollution and environmental degradation as a human rights emergency rather than a purely technical problem. Speakers linked the crisis to governance failures and its impact on ordinary Iranians' health and livelihoods, calling for international attention and accountability.
- 10Pakistani human rights lawyer Jalila Haider wins Right Livelihood Award●Jalila Haider receives Right Livelihood Award for defending Pakistan’s persecuted and forgotten
Human rights lawyer Jalila Haider has received the Right Livelihood Award, honouring her work defending persecuted and marginalised communities in Pakistan. Haider, known for advocating on behalf of vulnerable groups including victims of enforced disappearances, is being recognised alongside the award's reputation as an alternative Nobel Prize. Observers are praising the recognition of her activism at a time of mounting pressure on rights defenders in the country.