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Annalena Tonelli

Italian lawyer and activist (1943-2003) · Italy · Activists · Died at 60

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Annalena Tonelli was an Italian Catholic lay missionary and social activist. She worked for 33 years in East Africa, where she focused on tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, campaigns for eradication of female genital mutilation, and special schools for hearing-impaired, blind and disabled children.

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Awards

Nansen Refugee Award2003

About this person

Annalena Tonelli was an Italian Catholic lay missionary and social activist. She worked for 33 years in East Africa, where she focused on tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, campaigns for eradication of female genital mutilation, and special schools for hearing-impaired, blind and disabled children. In June 2003, Tonelli was awarded the Nansen Refugee Award, which is given annually by the UNHCR to recognize outstanding service to the cause of refugees. In October 2003, she was killed inside her hospital by two gunmen.

Country
Italy
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2003 · aged 60

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