Bianca Jagger — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “alternative Nobel prize”.
Founder, President, and Chief Executive of the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation (BJHRF) since 2005.
Serves as a Council of Europe Goodwill Ambassador.
Member of the Executive Director's Leadership Council of Amnesty International USA.
Awarded four doctorates, honoris causa, including a Doctorate in Human Rights from Roehampton University in 2017.
Received the United Nations Earth Day International Award and the Amnesty International USA Media Spotlight Award.

Biography

Bianca Jagger is a Nicaraguan-British social activist, human rights advocate, and former actress. She is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive of the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation (BJHRF), established in 2005. Through her foundation, she campaigns for the defense of human rights, civil liberties, peace, social justice, and environmental protection across the world. She also serves as a Council of Europe Goodwill Ambassador.