Desmond Tutu

Born in 1931 tutu.org @ThePeaceCentre

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a renowned South African Anglican cleric and human rights activist.

  • He gained international recognition for his opposition to apartheid, earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

  • Tutu served as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town and chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

  • He was a vocal advocate for human rights, campaigning against AIDS, homophobia, poverty, and racism.

  • Tutu received numerous awards for his humanitarian work, including the Gandhi Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  • He authored several books on his experiences and teachings, leaving a lasting legacy as a champion for peace and reconciliation.

Books by Desmond Tutu

The Book of Forgiving Summary
The Book of Forgiving
by Desmond Tutu • 2013 • 230 pages
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