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Anita Schug, M.D., is a Rohingya neurosurgeon and human rights activist who has made significant contributions to the medical field and the advocacy for the Rohingya community. She was born in Rangoon, Myanmar, and her childhood was marked by the discrimination faced by her family due to their Rohingya Muslim identity.
Aung San Suu Kyi, a Burmese politician, diplomat, and author, rose to prominence during the 8888 Uprising in 1988. She spent 15 years under house arrest from 1989 to 2010 but continued to lead the National League for Democracy (NLD) and advocate for democracy in Myanmar. Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.