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| '''Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize for the Advancement of Peace''' is awarded annually "in recognition of an individual’s or an organisation’s contribution for the advancement of the cause of peace |
'''Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize''', formally '''Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace''' is awarded annually "in recognition of an individual’s or an organisation’s contribution for the advancement of the cause of peace". The prize was first launched in 2009 by the ] Muslim Peace Prize Committee under the directive of the ] of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, ]. The Prize is announced annually at the ] and is presented the following year at the National Peace Symposium held at the ] in London. The Prize includes a monetary sum, which is normally set at 10,000 ]. | ||
| ==Criteria for Nomination== | ==Criteria for Nomination== | ||
| All nominations must be made on the official nomination form (ANNEX 1) and will be appraised in light of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at's (Islam's) ideological framework and will also consider: | All nominations must be made on the official nomination form (ANNEX 1) and will be appraised in light of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at's (Islam's) ideological framework and will also consider: | ||
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| | ]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.sconews.co.uk/news/41272/muslim-peace-prize-for-marys-meals-founder/ | title=Muslim peace prize for Mary’s Meals founder | date=November 6, 2013 | accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref> | | ]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.sconews.co.uk/news/41272/muslim-peace-prize-for-marys-meals-founder/ | title=Muslim peace prize for Mary’s Meals founder | date=November 6, 2013 | accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| | United Kingdom | | United Kingdom | ||
| | "In recognition of his outstanding efforts to provide food and education to hundreds of thousands of children in the developing world"<ref>http://www.pressahmadiyya.com/2014/11/peace-symposium-2014_10.html</ref> | | "In recognition of his outstanding efforts to provide food and education to hundreds of thousands of children in the developing world"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pressahmadiyya.com/2014/11/peace-symposium-2014_10.html | title=Peace Symposium 2014 | publisher=Ahmadiyya Muslim Community International Press & Media Office | date=November 10, 2014 | ccessdate=March 18, 2015}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 22:49, 18 March 2015
Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize, formally Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace is awarded annually "in recognition of an individual’s or an organisation’s contribution for the advancement of the cause of peace". The prize was first launched in 2009 by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize Committee under the directive of the caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mirza Masroor Ahmad. The Prize is announced annually at the United Kingdom Annual Convention and is presented the following year at the National Peace Symposium held at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in London. The Prize includes a monetary sum, which is normally set at 10,000 pound sterling.
Criteria for Nomination
All nominations must be made on the official nomination form (ANNEX 1) and will be appraised in light of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at's (Islam's) ideological framework and will also consider:
- How has the individual's/organisation's work had a direct impact or led to direct change?
- How has the impact/change advanced the cause of peace?
Peace, or types of 'peace' applicable would be economic, social, religious, national or international. This could be achieved in a number of ways, including:
- Negotiation/mediation to bring peace to an area;
- Implementation of any major charitable project for the benefit of humanity;
- Development of ideas (e.g. economic, scientific, political or social) that result in or play a key role in the promotion of peace;
- Playing a leading role in human rights or other causes to highlight particular issues and enable action to promote peace;
Nominees therefore may be from a wide range of backgrounds depending upon the work they have carried out so could include (but are not limited to) journalists, authors, scientists, academics, chrity workers, religious learders, lobbyists, business persons, parliamentarians and country leaders. (This list is not exhaustive) The basis for nomination could be either long-standing service to a particular cause, or a major project/specific idea that has had significant impact.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Country | Rationale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 
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Lord Eric Avebury | United Kingdom | "For his continued efforts to promote human rights across the world" |
| 2010 | 
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Abdus Sattar Edhi | Pakistan | "In recognition of his outstanding work for social welfare and humanitarian relief" |
| 2011 | SOS Children's Villages UK | United Kingdom | "its continued efforts to alleviating the suffering of orphaned and abandoned children around the world and towards fulfilling its vision of ‘a loving home for every child’". | |
| 2012 | Oheneba Boachie-Adjei | United States | "In recognition of his outstanding work in the promotion of peace through his life-changing medical work that has provided hope and a future for thousands of people in the developing world" | |
| 2013 | Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow | United Kingdom | "In recognition of his outstanding efforts to provide food and education to hundreds of thousands of children in the developing world" | |
| 2014 | File:Sindhutai Sapkal.jpg | Sindhutai Sapkal | India | "For she has devoted her entire life for orphans" |
References
- ^ "Muslim leader praises British spirit of tolerance". Al Islam. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- "EDHI, International and National Recognition / Awards". Edhi Foundation. November 26, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- "Muslim leader warns of devastating consequences of nuclear war". March 25, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- "Muslim leader says World War inevitable unless true justice prevails". March 25, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- "Muslim peace prize for Mary's Meals founder". November 6, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- "Peace Symposium 2014". Ahmadiyya Muslim Community International Press & Media Office. November 10, 2014.
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