Phyllis Omido

thumb|Phyllis Omido in 2014 Phyllis Omido (born 1978) is a Kenyan environmental activist. She was one of 6 people to be awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2015. She is known for organizing protests against a lead smelting plant located in the middle of Owino Uhuru, a slum near Mombasa. Quotes Being an environmental activist is a lifetime commitment, that requires resilience and a strong support system. Right Livelihood Award It's never a bad thing to fight for what is right. Our goal is to challenge the state to enforce the Constitution and the private actors to respect their business and human rights responsibilities, but also to give a voice to those who are systematically not listened to. Lead Poisoning on Kenya's Coast "It’s a time when communities are feeling dejected…This Award will give them hope that their struggle is not unique to them, they are global struggles." [] “However small the gains and achievements may be, my desire is to see a change in status quo." "We have a long way to go to ensure that women’s voices are heard in our society.” [] [] External links Category:1978 births Category:Living people Category:University of Nairobi alumni Category:Environmentalists from Kenya Category:Women activists from Kenya Category:Women born in the 1970s