Social Activist

Zackie Achmat

South African activist, politician and film director (born 1962)

1962 - today

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His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Zackie Achmat is the 905th most popular social activist, the 460th most popular biography from South Africa and the 18th most popular South African Social Activist.

Zackie Achmat is most famous for his activism in the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa, particularly for his role in founding the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and advocating for access to antiretroviral treatment. His efforts have significantly influenced public health policy and raised awareness about the epidemic in the country.

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Zackie Achmat's biography spans 15 Wikipedia language editions and earns a Historical Popularity Index of 36.24.

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Among Social Activists

Among social activists, Zackie Achmat ranks 905 out of 988. Before him are Mona Seif, Patrisse Cullors, Execution of Navid Afkari, Adenike Oladosu, Edwina Tops-Alexander, and Guadalupe Campanur Tapia. After him are Nasta Palazhanka, Anuna De Wever, Aicha Duihi, Death of Sahar Khodayari, Faiza Darkhani, and Van Jones.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1962, Zackie Achmat ranks 1,148. Before him are Kevin Richardson, Ian James Corlett, Scott McNeil, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Mulkey, and John Katko. After him are John Sarbanes, Thuli Madonsela, Craig Anton, Michele Dougherty, Courtney Walsh, and Austin Mardon.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Zackie Achmat ranks 460 out of 709. Before him are Rowen Fernández (1978), Siyabonga Sangweni (1981), James Thompson (1986), Helman Mkhalele (1969), Clinton Hill (1980), and Nicholas Martinez (null). After him are Retief Goosen (1969), Sizwe Motaung (1970), Mandisa Maya (1964), Thuli Madonsela (1962), Alfred Phiri (1974), and Tanya van Graan (1983).

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Among Social Activists In South Africa

Among social activists born in South Africa, Zackie Achmat ranks 18. Before him are Beyers Naudé (1915), Lillian Ngoyi (1911), Hector Pieterson (1963), Kumi Naidoo (1965), Ayanda Denge (1982), and Ayakha Melithafa (2002). After him is Nkosi Johnson (1989).

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