Sunhak Peace Prize
Sunhak Peace Prize
The Sunhak Peace Prize (선학평화상) is a biennial international award established to continue the legacy of Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church. Awarded in Seoul, Korea, it recognizes individuals and organizations making enduring contributions to resolving global issues like suffering, conflict, poverty, and environmental threats.The prize, founded by Sun Myung Moon's widow, Hak Ja Han Moon, serves as an alternative to the Nobel Peace Prize, honoring his ideals of peace. Its vision is centered on sustainable human development, conflict resolution, and ecological conservation. The selection process is overseen by the Sunhak Peace Prize Selection Committee, currently chaired by José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission. The prize is organized by the Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation and is also reportedly associated with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).The Prize’s "Tenets of Peace" advocates for three main objectives: Respect for Human Development (focusing on welfare, poverty relief, and disease eradication), Conflict Resolution (engaging in resolving conflicts across religions, ethnicities, and nationalities), and Ecological Conservation (preserving the natural environment for sustainable balance).
| Sl | Name | Country | Flag | Year | Awarded For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Wanjira Mathai | Kenya | 2025 | Wanjira Mathai has provided innovative and sustainable solutions for ecosystem restoration and climate resilience in Africa. Her work highlights the importance of harmony between the environment and communities, inspiring global action for conservation. | |
| 14 | Hugh Evans | Australia | 2025 | Hugh Evans has revolutionized the fight against poverty by mobilizing citizen action to drive sustainable change. His approach has demonstrated the transformative power of collective action, paving the way for a future free of poverty. | |
| 13 | Patrick Awuah, Jr. | Ghana | 2025 | Patrick Awuah has driven sustainable progress in Africa through innovative STEM education and ethical leadership training. His work demonstrates how education can be a transformative force for justice and societal change. | |
| 12 | Dame Sarah Catherine Gilbert | United Kingdom | 2022 | Protecting lives in underdeveloped countries with vulnerable medical conditions by providing affordable Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines for easy storage and transportation during the COVID-19 outbreak. | |
| 11 | Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance | Switzerland(HQ) | 2022 | Improving the overall health of humanity by increasing access to vaccines for children in vulnerable countries Leading the "Covax Facility," an international joint vaccine purchase and distribution project after the outbreak of COVID-19 | |
| 10 | H.E. Samdech Hun Sen | Cambodia | 2022 | Promoting international cooperation for peace by leading international peace forums and peace initiatives Demonstrating outstanding leadership for the sustainable development in Southeast Asia | |
| 9 | Macky Sall | Senegal | 2020 | Promoting a model of good governance in Africa Reducing the presidential term Developing Senegal as a model democratic country through reformations such as the Plan Senegal Emergent | |
| 8 | Ban Ki-moon | South Korea | 2020 | Raising the alarm on the seriousness of climate change, and led the adoption of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015 Presenting a joint masterplan for humanity by adopting Sustainable Development Goals | |
| 7 | Munib Younan | Israel | 2020 | Pioneering religious harmony Promoting harmony among Islam, Christianity and Judaism in the Middle East leading the reconciliation between the Catholic and Protestant Churches | |
| 6 | Waris Dirie | Somalia | 2019 | A human rights activist who publicized the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to the world Advocating human rights of girls and women and calling for a worldwide resolution to eradicate FGM | |
| 5 | Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina | Nigeria | 2019 | Spearheading Good Governance of Africa through Agricultural Innovation and Eradication of Poverty. | |
| 4 | Sakena Yacoobi | Afghanistan | 2017 | Presenting a fundamental solution to refugee resettlement through education and contributing to the improvement of human rights and status of Muslim women | |
| 3 | Gino Strada | Italy | 2017 | Providing emergency medical relief in the Middle East and Africa and advocating for refugees’ right to be cured Contributing to spreading a culture of peace through anti-war movement | |
| 2 | Modadugu Vijay Gupta | India | 2015 | Pioneered the blue revolution and made innovative contributions to aquaculture development as an alternative solution to the looming food crisis. | |
| 1 | Anote Tong | Kiribati | 2015 | Improved global awareness of the severity of climate change and sought action by the international community for its solution. |
Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates (2030 ~ 2021)
Wanjira Mathai
Sunhak Peace Prize 2025
Hugh Evans
Sunhak Peace Prize 2025
Patrick Awuah, Jr.
Sunhak Peace Prize 2025
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Dame Sarah Catherine Gilbert
Sunhak Peace Prize 2022
Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
Sunhak Peace Prize 2022
H.E. Samdech Hun Sen
Sunhak Founder Prize 2022
Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates (2020 ~ 2015)
Macky Sall
Sunhak Peace Prize 2020
Ban Ki moon
Sunhak Founder Prize 2020
Munib Younan
Sunhak Peace Prize 2020
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Waris Dirie
Sunhak Peace Prize 2019
Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina
Sunhak Peace Prize 2019
Sakena Yacoobi
Sunhak Peace Prize 2017
Gino Strada
Sunhak Peace Prize 2017
Modadugu Vijay Gupta
Sunhak Peace Prize 2015
Anote Tong
Sunhak Peace Prize 2015