NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PEACE & SERVICE AWARDS

• The International Gandhi Peace Prize, named after Mahatma Gandhi, is awarded annually by the Government of India.
• As a tribute to the ideals espoused by Gandhi, the Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mohandas Gandhi.
• This is an annual award given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.

• Since : 1995
• 1st Person : Julius Nyere (Tanzania)
• Prize money : one crore rupees + Plaque + Citation
• For 2020 : Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Pakistan)

The Gandhi Peace Award is an award and cash prize presented annually since 1960 by Promoting Enduring Peace to individuals for "contributions made in the promotion of international peace and good will”. It is named in honor of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi but has no personal connection to Mohandas Gandhi or any member of his family.

• Since : 1960
• Presented by : Promoting Enduring Peace (USA)
• For 1960 : Eleanor Roosevelt (America)
• For 2020 : Mayson Al misri + Dr. Zaher Sahloul

The Indira Gandhi Prize or the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize or the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development is the prestigious award accorded annually by Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust to individuals or organisations in recognition of creative efforts toward promoting international peace, development and a new international economic order; ensuring that scientific discoveries are used for the larger good of humanity, and enlarging the scope of freedom.

• Since : 1986
• Location : New Delhi
• For 1986 : Parliamentarians for Global Action (New York)
• For 2019 : Sir David Attenborough (United Kingdom)

• The Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration is a prestigious award accorded by the Indian National Congress, after former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi.
• This award is given annually starting from 1985 to distinguished persons/institutions for promoting national integration and understanding and fellowship amongst religious groups, communities, cultures, languages and traditions of India.

• Since : 1985
• 1st Person : Swami Ranganathananda + Smt. Aruna Asaf Ali
• Prize Money : 5 lakh cash & a citation
• For 2019 : Chandi Prasad Bhatt

• Rajiv Gandhi Natiional Sadhbavan Award is an Indian award give for outstanding contribution towards promotion of communal harmony, national integration and peace.
• It is given on Rajiv Gandhi Birth anniversary August 20.
• August – 20 : Sadbhavana Diwas.

• Since : 1992
• Prize money : 10, 00, 000/- + Citation
• 1st Person : Jagan Nath Kaul in 1995
• For 2018 : Gopalakrishna Gandhi

The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding is an international award presented by Government of India in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first Prime Minister.

• Since : 1965
• 1st Person : U Thant
• Prize money : 25, 00, 000/-
• For 2009 : Angela Merkel (Germany)

• The Tagore Award is an award given in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore for cultural harmony.
• It is given for outstanding achievement in fostering harmony and universalism and values of cultural harmony.
• It is given by Government of India.

• Since : 2012
• Prize Money : One Crore + Citation + Plaque
• 1st Person : Pandit Ravi Shankar (Hindustani Classical Composer)
• For 2020 : Raj Kamal Jha (For book “The City of the Sea”)

The International Children Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child who has made a significant contribution to advocating children rights and improving the situation of vulnerable children such as orphans, child labours …..

• Established : 2005
• Founder : Kids Rights Foundation
• Head Office : Amsterdam (Netherlands)
• 1st Winner : Nkosi Johnson (South Africa)
• For 2019 : Greta Thunberg (Sweden) + Divina Maloum (Cameroon)

Mother Teresa International Award for Social Justice was instituted by All India Minority and Weaker Sections Council in 1997 response eminent personalities who have excelled in the field of Education, Science, Culture, Sports, Social Work, Medicine, Industry and Politics.

• Since : 2000 – 01
• 1st Person : Jyoti Basu (West Bengal)
• For 2019 : Given to 8 Persons

The UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the promotion of a Culture of Human Rights, created in 1978 as the UNESCO Prize for Human Rights Education.

• Since : 1978
• For 2018 : Gunzalo Franco (Spain)

The United Nations Prizes in the field of Human Rights were instituted by United Nations General Assembly.

• Since : 1968
• For 2018 : Asma Jahangir (Pakistan) Rebeca Gyumi (Tanzania) Joenia Wapixana (Brazil) Front Line Defenders (Ireland)

It is an annual prize which recognizes individuals, groups or organizations with outstanding dedication and services to the displacement cause.

• Since : 1954
• Country : Switzerland
• Presented by : United Nations High Commission for Refugees
• Awarded for : Outstanding Service to the cause of refugees
• For 2019 : Azizbek Ashurov (Kyrgyzstan)

The Human Rights Award is presented by Amnesty Germany every two years in recognition of individuals or organizations campaigning for human rights under very difficult conditions.

• 1st Person : ---
• For 2018 : Nadeem Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence

• The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay’s example of integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society.
• Called as Asia NOBEL.
• Given in Manila on 31st August every year.

• Founder : Rockefeller Brothers Fund (New York City)
• Since : 1958
• Country : Philippines
• Award for : Outstanding contribution in Government service, Public Service, Community Leadership, Journalism, Literature and Create Communicate Arts, Peace & International understanding List of awardees of Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2021:

• Muhammad Amjad Saqib: A visionary who founded one of the largest microfinance institutions in Pakistan, servicing millions of families.
• Firdausi Qadri: A Bangladeshi scientist who has been instrumental in discovering vaccines that have saved millions of lives.
• Steven Muncy: A humanitarian who has been helping the displaced refugees of Southeast Asia rebuild their lives.
• WatchDoc: A production house that ingeniously combines documentary filmmaking and alternative platforms to highlight underreported issues in Indonesia.
• Roberto Ballon: A fisherman from Southern Philippines who has led a community in restoring their rich aquatic resources and their primary source of livelihood.