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Naomi Klein

Tireless Social Justice Warrior

Friend of PalestineNot Palestinian, and stood with Palestine
Born
8 May 1970
Born in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Leading Voice in Global Activism and Palestinian Advocacy

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Naomi Klein, born in Montreal in 1970, is a Canadian author and activist. Her books No Logo, The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything shaped movements against corporate power and for climate justice, and Doppelganger won the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction in 2024.

In 2009 she publicly endorsed the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement and travelled to Ramallah. As a Jewish writer, she has spoken out against the war on Gaza and against the use of Jewish grief to justify it.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Naomi’s path.

  1. Publication of 'No Logo'

    Klein's groundbreaking critique of global consumer culture, published in 2000, launched her as a key figure in the anti-globalization movement.

  2. Release of 'The Shock Doctrine'

    Her 2007 book critically analyzed how global crises are used to implement neoliberal policies, influencing discussions on global political economy including the Middle East.

  3. Climate Change Advocacy

    Her 2014 book "This Changes Everything" linked environmental degradation with capitalism and included discussions on the rights of oppressed communities, including Palestinians.

  4. Award-Winning Documentaries

    Produced "The Take" in 2004, focusing on workers' rights, and continued to support documentary projects that highlight social justice, including issues relevant to Palestinian rights.

  5. Sydney Peace Prize

    Awarded in 2016 for her broad activism, which includes her vocal support for human rights and equality, principles she extends to the Palestinian cause.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Advocacy for Economic and Social Justice

    Klein has been a vocal critic of economic policies that she views as exploitative, linking these to broader issues of global injustice, including the plight of Palestinians under occupation.

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  2. Influential Writing on Global Issues

    Her books have addressed the impacts of globalization and neoliberalism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of global struggles, including the Palestinian fight for self-determination.

  3. Climate Change and Human Rights

    Klein connects environmental issues with human rights abuses, advocating for policies that consider the impacts on all communities, including Palestinians.

  4. Public Intellectual and Educator

    Through her teaching and public lectures, Klein has educated and mobilized people around the world on issues of justice, including the rights of Palestinians.

  5. Support for Palestinian Rights

    Klein has explicitly supported Palestinian rights in her writings and public appearances, arguing for a fair and just resolution to the conflict based on respect for human rights and international law.

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