* Nelson Mandela. Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century.
* Wangari Maathai. Maathai was a Kenyan environmental and political activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her contributions to sustainable development, democracy, and peace. She is best known for founding the Green Belt Movement, which has planted over 30 million trees in Kenya.
* Desmond Tutu. Tutu is a South African Anglican cleric and theologian who was Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996. He is a staunch advocate for human rights and social justice, and has been outspoken against apartheid in South Africa. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
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* Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent civil disobedience to lead India to independence from British rule. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century.
* Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1964. He was a leading figure in the Indian National Congress and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He is considered to be one of the founders of modern India.
* Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, and philosopher who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in modern Indian literature, and his work has been translated into over 80 languages.
These are just a few of the many influential figures who have helped to shape Afro-Asian enduring traditions and values. These individuals have made significant contributions to the struggle for social justice, peace, and sustainable development, and their work continues to inspire people around the world.
