Anni Lanz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anni Lanz
Lanz in 2005
Born	1945
Occupation	activist

Anni Lanz (born in 1945) is a well-known activist from Switzerland. She is famous for her work in human rights, which means she fights for the basic rights and freedoms of all people. Anni has spent many years helping refugees who are seeking safety in Switzerland.

She is an important member of the refugee aid group Solidarité sans frontières. This name is French for "Solidarity without Borders."

Early Life and Education

Before she became a famous activist, Anni Lanz studied art at a school called Kunstgewerbeschule Basel. Later, she went to college to study sociology. Sociology is the study of how people live and behave in groups. She studied at the universities of Zurich and Basel.

A Champion for Human Rights

For almost 40 years, Anni Lanz has dedicated her life to helping people who have had to flee their home countries. As a human rights activist, she focuses on making sure that Switzerland's rules for refugees are fair.

Her work often involves helping people directly. She believes in providing real help to those in need. Because of her strong beliefs, she has sometimes disagreed with official rules about how people can enter the country. She sees her work as helping people find safety, even when it's difficult.

Awards and Recognition

Anni Lanz's hard work has been honored with several important awards. These awards show how much people respect her efforts to help others.

Honorary Doctorate

In 2004, the University of Basel gave Anni Lanz an honorary doctorate. This is a special award given to someone who has done amazing work in a certain field. The university honored her for:

• Her constant work to support human rights in Switzerland and around the world.
• Her special focus on the rights of refugees and women.
• Using her knowledge to help real people with their problems.

Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

In 2005, Anni was part of a special project called 1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize 2005. She was chosen as one of five Swiss women to be nominated for this famous award. This recognized her as one of the most important peace activists in the world.

Fischhof Prize

In 2007, Anni Lanz received the Fischhof Prize. This award is given by two groups in Switzerland that fight against racism and support minority groups. It honored her commitment to fairness and equality for everyone.

Prix Courage Lifetime Award

In 2022, she received the Prix Courage Lifetime Award. The reason for the award was simple and powerful: "For almost 40 years, Anni Lanz has been fighting for people on the run." This award celebrated her entire life's work dedicated to helping refugees.