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The liberation of the earth, the liberation of women, the liberation of all humanity is the next step of freedom we need to work for, and it's the next step of peace that we need to create.
Vandana Shiva
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Vandana Shiva
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 5
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As usual, in every scheme that worsens the position of the poor, it is the poor who are invoked as beneficiaries.
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I do have fun. Even when Im fighting Im enjoying it: I think theres nothing as exhilarating as protecting that which you find precious.
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I think we will become disenchanted with the glamour of globalization.
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When it comes to owning the seed for collecting royalties, the GMO companies say, 'it's mine.' But when it comes to contamination, cross-pollination, health problems, the response is we're not liable.
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