Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai was a renowned Kenyan environmental and political activist, best known for her role in the Green Belt Movement, which focused on tree planting, environmental conservation, and women's rights. Born in 1940, she became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her contributions to sustainable development, democracy, and peace. Maathai's legacy continues to inspire environmental activism and social justice movements worldwide.
Born on Apr 01, 1940 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 3 | 8.67 | 0.15% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 79,858 | $106,000 | 157$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 9.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 205,626 | $63,000 | 217$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 8,826 | $45,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 6 | 125,324,128 | 294,310 | $214,000 | 408$ |
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Kenya:
Wangari Maathai was a prominent figure in the 1980s.
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Kenya:
Wangari Maathai is mentioned as a woman leader who caused a revolution for social and gender equality in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Wangari Maathai's environmental activism did not stop with the over 30 million trees planted by her Green Belt Movement.
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Tunisia:
Wangari Maathai was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
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Tanzania:
Wangari Maathai, the late Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Laureate, has been a guiding light for my work.
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Tanzania:
The series featured prominent figures such as Wangari Maathai, the late Kenyan environmental activist and Nobel laureate.
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Kenya:
Wangari Maathai was an environmentalist and political activist who fought for democracy in Kenya.
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Kenya:
What about Wangari Maathai?
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