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Save the date for the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Awards Ceremony!

The 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Awards Ceremony will be held onWednesday, February 5, 2020 at 10AMVenue: KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Ilsan Republic of KoreaFor any inquiries, please contact us at: sunhakpeaceprize@gmail.com 

[Announcement] The 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates Announcement

        Announcement of the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates■Date and TimeSaturday, October 5, 2019 at 5 p.m.■PlaceNagoya, JapanThe 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize was established to present a new kind ofpeaceful civilization in the 21st century by discovering and supportingindividuals and organizations that contribute to the peaceful future of humankind under the vision of  “ A Peace Award for Future Generations.”The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee received 86 nominations from 45 countries through many prominent figures, international award winner,world-renowned academic organizations and NGOs.After a thorough inspection by 8 of our committee members as well as Il Shik Hong, the chairman of the Sunhak Peace Prize and Erna Hennicott Shoepges, the former member of the European Parliament and formerpresident of Luxembourg’s Parliament will be finalized and announced on October 5th.     Please be on the lookout for the announcement of the 2020 SunhakPeace Prize laureates.The award ceremony will be held on February 5, 2020, in Seoul, Korea.

Call for Nominations for the 4th Sunhak Peace Prize

Please recommend a candidate for the 4th Sunhak Peace Prize.​The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee will receive recommendations from March to May 2019 for candidates for the 4th Sunhak Peace Prize.Under the peace vision of the \"One Family of All Humans,\" the Sunhak Peace Prize takes \"human rights respect,\" \"conflict\" and \"ecosystemic conservation\" as the three symbols of peace, and the winner is selected every other year and receives US$1 million in prize money and medals.Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon founded the Sunhak Peace Prize to continue the legacy and vision of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon who founded the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, and who dedicated his life to the promotion of world peace, working beyond the boundaries of racem religion and state.The inaugural award was given in 2015. The 4th Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony will take place in 2020, to honor the centenary of the birth of the founder, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon.In particular, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Moon Sun-myung, which has called for Award Ceremony a year ahead of the schedule.The Sunhak Peace Prize seeks to find a hidden leader who has devoted himself to world peace and to make it a model of the vision of peace for the whole family of mankind, so please give us a lot of attention and recommendation. Criteria for candidacy▲individual or organization that has contributed to the Sunhak Peace Prize’s missions.▲Individual or organization that has positively influenced to diverse nations, races, religions and cultures for the sake of peace▲In the case of individuals, the nominees in question must be presently alive. The documents for submission▲ recommendation letters (in a format)▲ the evidence of the candidate’s achievements in relation to the nominationThe application for recommendation letters▲Application period : March 2019 – May 2019▲Reception: 8th F. Dowon Bldg. 34 Mapo-daero Mapo-gu, Seoul, S. Korea 04174E-mail: sunhakprize@gmail.com / Tel: 02-3278-5160  / Fax: 02-3278-5198▲Official Nomination Form –  Introductory Brochure ,  the 4th Nomination FormOfficial Announcement and Award Ceremony▲ Official Announcement : October 2019, Sunhak Peace Prize home page▲ Award Ceremony : February 2020, Seoul※Recommendation for candidates may be done by e-mail or offline by postal mail.※Please send information of candidate’s achievements along with sources.※Documents received will not be returned. For all important documents and supporting source material, please submit copies rather than the originals.※The recommender may nominate one individual or group per person. 

[Announcement] The 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate Announcement

The 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate Announcement Thursday November 22nd5:00 p.m. South African Standard Time3:00 p.m. GMTAnnouncement to be made on Thursday November 22, at 5PM (local time),at the Cape Town International Convention Center, South Africa.Total Candidate Reception : 111 Candidates from 40 Nations The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee Chair, Dr. Il Sik Hong (former President of Korea University), will make 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate Announcement on November 22, at 5:00 PM, local time. Under the motto called, “Making the World Better for Future Generations,” the Sunhak Peace Prize was established to recognize individuals and organizations that had made enduring contributions to humanity for the betterment of humanity’s future and to seek models for a new civilization toward peace, in the 21st century. For the 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize, the Sunhak Committee received 111 candidates from over 40 nations through a recommendation panel made up of dignitaries laureates of international prizes, world-renowned academic organizations, NGOs from around the world. The nominations were then reviewed by the Sunhak Peace Prize Committee consisting of 7 international members, including Chairman Dr. Il Sik Hong, and Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, Former Member of the European Parliament. After conducting further field analysis, the Sunhak Peace Prize Committee will finally announce the 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate on November 22nd. The 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony will take place on February, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. 

[Announcement] Nominations for the 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize

The Sunhak Peace Prize Committeeis now accepting nominations for the 2019 Award recipients. In line with Sunhak Peace Prize\'s three key objectives (Sustainable Human Development, Conflict Resolution and Ecological Conservation), the Committee is searching for dedicated leaders and role models whose activities embody the One Family Under God peace vision. A. Criteria for Candidacy- Nominees must be individuals or organizations whose activities embody the Sunhak Peace Prize vision of peace- Nominees must be individuals or organizations that have made positive impacts of peace for nations, races, religions and ideologies- In the case of individual nominees, the nominees in question must be presently alive B. Required Material- Candidate nomination form (1 copy per candidate)- Detailed description of the candidate\'s achievements C. Submission Information- Period   : March 2018 ~ June 2018- Send to : Sunhak Peace Prize Secretariat                  Dowon Bldg. 14th fl., 34 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu,                  Seoul, S. Korea, 04174                   E-mail: sunhakprize@gmail.com                  TEL: +82)2-3278-5156, FAX: +82)2-3278-5198 - Official Nomination Form  Nominations for candidates may be done by e-mail or offline by postal mail.​    Sunhak Peace Prize Introductory Brochure | Nomination Form​   ※ Please send information of candidate’s achievements along with sources.  ※ Documents received will not be returned. For all important documents and supporting       source material, please submit copies rather than the originals.  ※ The recommender may nominate one individual or group per person.​ ​D. Laureate Announcement & Award Ceremony (Date & Location)- Laureate Announcement : October 2018, USA                                            (Announcement will be featured in news outlets and at sunhakpeaceprize.org)- Award Ceremony : February 2019, Seoul, S. Korea

The 2017 Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony

 Making the world better for future generations,the Sunhak Peace Prize will hold its second awards ceremony in 2017. February 3, 2017(Friday) 10a.m.Lotte Hotel World, Crystal Ballroom   Dr. Gino Strada, an Italian surgeon, and Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, an Afghan women’s education professor, were selected as co-recipients of the prize. Dr. Gino Strada is highly regarded for his humanitarianism transcending national borders, saving the lives of eight million people over the past 28 years, providing \"urgent medical relief\" to refugees and war victims at the forefront of global disputes. Dr. Sakena Yacoobi has been greatly recognized for her efforts to \"educate\" 13 million refugees at Afghan refugee camps devastated by the war, and offer a solution for their resettlement. During its laureate announcement press conference, Committee Chairman Dr. Il Sik Hong, former president of Korea University stated, “As a prize founded on the vision for peace of building “One Family Under God,” the Committee presents the refugee crisis as its core theme for the 2017 awards.” Chairman Hong further asserted that “At a time when the global refugee crisis seems to be worsening by the day, these two laureates, who have devoted their lives to fundamentally rebuilding the lives of refugees through providing the most essential of our rights to ‘medical aid’ and ‘education,’ are the heroes of this era.”  

The 2nd Annual Sunhak Peace Prize laureate to be announced on Nov. 29 …

 The 2nd Annual Sunhak Peace Prize laureate to beannounced on Nov. 29 (Tues) Announcement to be made on Nov. 29 (Tues) 5 pm (US Eastern Standard Time)at the JW Marriott Washington D.C.Laureate chosen from 225 candidates spanning 76 nationsThe Sunhak Peace Prize Committee Chair, Dr. Il Sik Hong (former President of Korea University), will announce the prize’s 2nd annual laureate on Nov. 29 at 5pm (Washington DC local time). The award is quickly building praise in South Korea as the country’s Nobel Peace Prize equivalent. Under the motto, “Making the World Better for Future Generations,” the Sunhak Peace Prize, in its 2nd awarding, was established to recognize individuals and organizations that had made enduring contributions to humanity for the betterment of our future, and to seek out a model for a new civilization of peace in the 21st century. The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee received 225 nominations from over 76 nations through a recommendation panel made up of dignitaries from around the world, laureates of international prizes, worldly renowned academic organizations, NGOs, etc. The nominations were then reviewed by the Sunhak Peace Prize Committee consisting of 12 international members including Chairman Dr. Il Sik Hong, and Larry Beasley, President of the Washington Times, and upon conducting further field analysis, will announce their final selection on Nov. 29.   The awardee will be honored at a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on February 3, 2017 (Friday). 

May the soul of Sunhak Peace Prize Committee member, H.E. Dr. Boutros …

The first member of the Sunhak Peace Prize Committee (2014~2016) and former U.N. Secretary-General, H.E. Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali (would turn 94 this year), passed away this past February 16, 2016 (Tuesday) due to illness. The members of the Sunhak Peace Prize Committee and Secretariat, offer their sincere sympathy and condolence to the bereaved families. With his achievements and years of experience, Dr. Ghali, has guided the Sunhak Peace Prize from the time its Committee was inaugurated in August of 2014, throughout the course of selecting Indian fisheries scientist, Dr. Modadugu V. Gupta, and President of Kiribati, H.E. Anote Tong as its inaugural laureates.Dr. Ghali, who became the United Nations’ first African-Arab Secretary-General (1992~1997), was born in Egypt in 1922. He studied international law, political science and economics at Cairo University, Paris University and New York’s Columbia University (the latter as a Fulbright Scholar), and later taught at Cairo University. In the late 1970’s, he held several top positions in Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, including as foreign minister for a brief period, putting him on the front lines of several groundbreaking moments, such as heading Egypt’s negotiating team during the 1978 Camp David Summit Conference that forged an Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty. His ascent, in January 1992, as the United Nations’ sixth Secretary-General, was a watershed moment for Africa, becoming the first man from that continent to be elected, as well as the organization’s first Arab leader.Although Dr. Ghali has deceased, his dedication and achievements to put an end to world conflicts during the post-Cold War era, will be forever etched in the history of peace building.Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali has done so much to establish a valuable foundation for world peace. May his soul rest in peace. Feb. 16, 2016Sunhak Peace Prize Committee

Have a new year filled with hope.

2015 The Inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize Ceremony

2015 The Inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize Ceremony schedule will proceed as follows. < The Inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize Ceremony > ■ Date : August 28, 2015 (Friday) 10a.m.■ Venue: Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas 5F Grand Ballroom in Seoul, Korea  Peace prize for future generations the Inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize Ceremony will be held on August 28, (Friday) at 10 a.m. at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas 5F Grand Ballroom in Seoul, Korea. The inaugural dual laureates President of Kiribati Anote Tong and Dr. Modadugu V. Gupta will receive the prize from Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon the founder of the Sunhak Peace Prize. Including the laureates, 1,000 distinguished guests from around the world are scheduled to attend this ceremony. After the Awards Ceremony, Luncheon will be prepared and a Celebration Concert will be performed by Soprano Sumi Jo and the Little Angels. Contact: Sunhak Peace Prize Committee Secretariat +82-2-3278-5150

Inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize Awarded To Renowned Sustainable Developme…

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2015 – Indian fisheries scientist Dr. M. Vijay Gupta and President Anote Tong of the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati have been selected to receive the inaugural Sunhak Peace Prize, a prestigious award given annually to individuals and/or organizations that contribute to global peace through their commitment to environmental sustainability and innovative solutions to conflict-causing crises.

The first Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate Announcement Date

The first Sunhak Peace Prize laureate will be announced.Date:    June 8, 2015, 12:00 am (Washington D.C. time)             June 9, 2015, 01:00 am (Seoul time)Venue: National Press Club Murrow Room, Washington D.C., United StatesDuring the past one year, 182 candidates from 66 countries were recommended to Sunhak Peace Prize Committee by nominators of world-renowned individuals, recipients of international prizes, international NGOs and academic associations.16 Members of Sunhak Peace Prize Committee, including chairman Dr. Il-Shik Hong and former Secretary General of the United Nations Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali decided the first laureate through complex evaluations and scrupulous field researching processes. The criteria involves having future-oriented vision, contribution to human welfare, and association with this year\'s theme.Please give your attention to the first Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate Announcement. Thank you.The main event for Sunhak Peace Award will be held on August 28, 2015 at Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas Grand Ballroom, Seoul, Korea.