UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize
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The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence is a prize awarded every two years by
The purpose of the prize is to honour and reward extraordinary creative achievements in promoting tolerance, as notable models for others in the field of peace-building. Impact assessment is a part of the nomination and evaluation process.
Background
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence prize is dedicated to advancing the spirit of tolerance in the arts, education, culture, science and communication.
"We, the peoples of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war,... to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person,... and for these ends, to practise tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours" Charter of the United Nations
In 1945, the founders of the United Nations looked to tolerance as a key to peaceful coexistence for the peoples of the world. Their cautionary words are as true in our own time.
In 1995, the
In the frame of the Year, and in connection with the 125th anniversary of the birth of
This prize of US $100,000 is awarded once every two years for exceptional contributions and leadership in the field of tolerance promotion. The winner may be either an individual or an institution. Writers, educators, artists, scientists, statesmen, pioneering institutions and leaders of public opinion - all these and others may be nominated. The prize may also be awarded to the families of outstanding individuals who have lost their lives in the struggle against intolerance.
The prize was made possible by the generous donation of the Indian artist, writer and diplomat Madanjeet Singh, who is also Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO. Mr Singh was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi, and served nine months in Mirzapur jail during the "Quit India" movement against British colonial rule. He received the Indian Government's "Tamra Patra" Freedom Fighter award in 1972. In addition to a distinguished career in diplomacy and the arts, he has authored numerous books on topics ranging from Himalayan art to solar energy.
Purpose
The purpose of the prize is to honour and reward extraordinary creative achievements in tolerance promotion. The emphasis is on achievement. The ultimate aim is to draw attention to successful undertakings that may serve as models for others in the field of tolerance and peace-building. The prize thus recognizes effectiveness as well as vision; impact assessment is a part of the nomination and evaluation process.
Nominations
Nominations of candidates are accepted from UNESCO Member State governments and National Commissions, as well as from intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations affiliated with UNESCO. Prizewinners are chosen by the UNESCO Director-General upon the recommendation of a jury composed of prominent international personalities.
The prize is awarded every two years on 16 November, the annual International Day for Tolerance.[1]
Prize
In 1996, the Prize was awarded to the association of 32 non-governmental women’s organizations
Laureates
Year | Recipient | Country |
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1996 | Pro-femmes Twese Hamwe
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Rwanda |
1998 | Narayan Desai | India |
Joint Action Committee for People's Rights | Pakistan | |
2000 | Pope Shenouda III[4]
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Egypt |
2002 | Aung San Suu Kyi[5] | Myanmar |
2004 | Taslima Nasreen[6]
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Bangladesh |
2006 | Veerasingham Anandasangaree
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Sri Lanka |
2009 | François Houtart | Belgium |
Abdul Sattar Edhi[7] | Pakistan | |
2011 | Anarkali Kaur Honaryar | Afghanistan |
Khaled Abu Awwad[8]
|
Palestine | |
2014 | Ibrahim Ag Idbaltanat | Mali |
Francisco Javier Estevez Valencia | Chile | |
2016 | Federal Research and Methodological Center for Tolerance, Psychology and Education[9] | Russia |
2018 | Ms Manon Barbeau, Canadian filmmaker & President and Founder of Wapikoni Mobile[10] | Canada |
The Coexist Initiative, Kenyan NGO[10] | Kenya | |
2020 | Centre Résolution Conflits | Democratic Republic of Congo |
2022 | Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong | Cameroon |
Notes
- ^ "UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence". UNESCO.
- ^ a b "UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence (2009)" (PDF). UNESCO. 2009.
- ^ "UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize - Laureates". UNESCO.
- ^ Pope Shenouda wins UNESCO prize for tolerance, non-violence, Arabic News, Oct 18, 2000 Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for Suu Kyi, The Hindu, Oct 2002[usurped] - report includes five Honourable Mentions
- ^ UNESCO Prize For Bangla Journalist, Iran Daily, Oct 14, 2004 Archived October 18, 2004, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "François Houtart (Belgium) and Abdul Sattar Edhi (Pakistan) to share 2009 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence", UNESCO, Oct 20, 2009 - report includes two Honorable Mentions
- ^ "2011 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence to be awarded to Anarkali Honaryar (Afghanistan) and Khaled Abu Awwad (Palestine)". UNESCO. 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Laureates of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence". UNESCO. 2019-09-19. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
- ^ a b "Manon Barbeau and The Coexist Initiative, winners of the 2018 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize". UNESCO. 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2021-08-15.