Anisa Bek Derna
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| Born | May 11, 1997 Tripoli, Libya |
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| Alma mater | The American University in Cairo |
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Anisa Bek Derna (born May 11, 1997), better known by the name Nissa Bek, is a Libyan media personality, climate activist, and peace advocate.[1] She is the Founder of Project Mulan, an Organization working on spreading and achieving the UNDP’s sustainable Development goals in Libya. Nissa’s work includes mainstreaming climate change issues, youth advocacy and grassroots work in Libya.[2]
In 2021, Nissa became the first Libyan to win the Diana Award, which is the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts.[3][4] She was named among 10 African climate activists who are changing the face of the planet by Greenpeace the same year.[5]
Early life and activism
Derna was born in Tripoli, Libya and is a descendant of the Karamanli dynasty.[6][7] She started developing an interest in nature at age 8 by watching Discovery Kids.[8] At age 14, she took an environmental systems and society class after watching former vice president of the United States Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth.[9]
Derna attended United World College of the Adriatic, from which she graduated in 2016.[10] She is currently studying Political science at The American University in Cairo.[10] [11]
Awards
Bek Derna was on the list of the Nigeria-based organization Weforgood’s "100 Women Creating a Better Africa", announced on 31 March 2023.[12]
She was also on the list of 10 climate activists changing the face of the planet published by Greenpeace on 21 October 2021.[13]
Other awards include:
- 2021 Diana Award, presented by The Diana Award charity.[3]
- 2022 Nelson Mandela Peace Prize, presented by the Cinzia Vitale Onlus association.
References
- ↑ "Shapers and Shakers on Climate Change" (PDF). ejs center. The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for women and development. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ "Youth Climate Advocacy in MENA: Organizing and Demands Ahead of COP 27". TIMEP. The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The Diana Award Roll of Honour 2021". The Diana Award Charity. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "AUC Student, an Outstanding Young Hero in Tripoli, Libya Receives Award in Memory of Princess Diana". The American University in Cairo. AUC Press. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "10 African youth climate activists changing the face of the planet". Greenpeace.org. Greenpeace International. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ Narrative of a Ten Years Residence at Tripoli in Africa by RICHARD TULLY (2nd ed.). Miss Tulli. 1817. p. 73. ISBN 9781850770060. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ Enrico De Agostini (16 January 2016). Libya - Population of Tripolitania (in Arabic) (1st ed.). دار الربان. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Take five "To find sustainable solutions for the climate crisis, it is critical to recognize the important contributions of women"". Arab States UN Women. UN Women. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "Shapers and Shakers on Climate Change" (PDF). ejs center. The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for women and development. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Word to the young. Anisa bek Derna: "The Government has pulled out 3 billion for the current war. The UN? A delusion"". Specialelibia. Vanessa Tomassini. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "AUC Student, an Outstanding Young Hero in Tripoli, Libya Receives Award in Memory of Princess Diana". AUC. The American University in Cairo. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "2023 100 Women Creating a Better Africa announcement". WeforGood. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "10 African youth climate activists changing the face of the planet". Greenpeace.org. Greenpeace International. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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