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Desmond Tutu played a key role in defeating the racist apartheid regime in South Africa and is a main figure in 20th century history. Desmond Tutu's untiring demand for international economic sanctions to be imposed on South Africa during the struggle for equality contributed towards bringing the unjust regime to its knees. Indeed, Archbishop Tutu has continued to be active in South Africa following the fall of apartheid, especially in the difficult process of reconciliation and dealing with South Africa's past. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

Life and work: Two texts are dedicated to the life and work of Tutu and his fight against apartheid in South Africa.

Quotes and speeches: In addition to a collection of quotes, you will also find his Nobel Prize Speech in this section along with interviews and a famous letter written to the prime minister.

Background: The former apartheid regime in South Africa forms the background to Tutu's life and work. There is also an advanced subject dedicated to South Africa here on D@dalos in the Main Subject Group of Human Rights.

Materials: 3 press articles from 1984, 1985 and 1998 highlight the role played by Tutu in the fight against apartheid and his duties as chairman of the Commission for Reconciliation in South Africa.

Link list: We have selected a few websites to help you in your research on Desmond Tutu. They are described in brief on this page.

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I oppose both: the violence used by those to defend an unjust system and the violence used by those who want to defeat it.
[Desmond Tutu]

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Desmond Tutu marked out his aim clearly in his fight against the apartheid regime and its injustice and contempt for human beings. He was fighting for a "democratic and just society without racial segregation". The following points formed his basic demands:

1. The same civil rights for all.
2. Abolishment of South Africa's passport laws.
3. Universal education system.
4. An end to the enforced movement out of South Africa into the so-called homelands.

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