((Medea Benjamin))) is the co-founder of:

• the women-led peace group "CODEPINK"

• the human rights group "Global Exchange"

• the "Peace in Ukraine Coalition"

• "Unfreeze Afghanistan" (which advocates for returning the $7 billion of Afghan funds frozen in U.S. banks)

• "ACERE: The Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect"

• the "Nobel Peace Prize for Cuban Doctors Campaign"

In 2000, she was a Green Party candidate for the California Senate.