Medea Benjamin is an American political activist and a cofounder of both CODEPINK and the international human rights organization Global Exchange. She has been a tireless advocate for social justice and human rights for over two decades. New York Newsday described her as "one of America's most committed -- and most effective -- fighters for human rights," and the Los Angeles Times called her "one of the high profile leaders of the peace movement."
Benjamin has focused on promoting a U.S.