There have always been individuals around the world who chose to fight fiercely for peace and progress.
Here are ten true champions who dedicated their lives to helping others.
1. Nelson Mandela
2. Eleanor Roosevelt
3. César Chávez
4. Muhammad Yunus
5. Martin Luther King Jr
6. Desmond Tutu
7. Oscar Arias
8. Mahatma Gandhi
9. José Ramos-Horta
10. Harriet Tubman