Description: (Street vendor)
A Tunisian street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi sparked the Tunisian Revolution and the Arab Spring by setting himself on fire in protest against the confiscation of his goods and mistreatment by authorities. His act of self-immolation inspired movements for change in other countries and resulted in the resignation of the Tunisian president. Bouazizi's brave protest against autocratic regimes earned him global recognition, including awards like the Sakharov Prize and being named Person of the Year by various publications, symbolizing the significant impact of his actions.