Seán MacBride Peace Prize
Seán MacBride Peace Prize
The International Peace Bureau (IPB), founded in 1891, is one of the world's oldest international peace federations. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1910 for its role as a link between peace societies, and its head, Henri La Fontaine, won the prize in 1913. Additionally, eleven other Nobel Peace Prize laureates have been IPB members.The organization's membership consists of 300 organizations across 70 countries. Its headquarters are located in Berlin, Germany, with offices in Barcelona and Geneva. The IPB's main initiatives are the Global Campaign on Military Spending (GCOMS) and disarmament for sustainable development, which addresses nuclear, conventional, biological weapons, landmines, and small arms. The IPB holds Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).Historically, the organization was founded as the Permanent International Peace Bureau and was known as the International Liaison Committee of Organizations for Peace (ILCOP) between 1946 and 1961. (123 words)
| Sl | Name | Country | Flag | Year | Awarded For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Ima Lourembam Nganbi | India | 2024 | dedicated to defending human rights, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups, such as women and children. | |
| 50 | Dr. Pantibonliu Gonmei | India | 2024 | dedicated to defending human rights, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups, such as women and children. | |
| 49 | Parents Circle-Families Forum | Israel-Palesstine | 2024 | dedicated to defending human rights, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups, such as women and children. | |
| 48 | A L L M E P | United States | 2024 | dedicated to defending human rights, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups, such as women and children. | |
| 47 | Our House | Ukraine | 2023 | dedicated to defending human rights, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups, such as women and children. | |
| 46 | Movement of Conscientious Objectors | Russia | 2023 | For young individuals in legally avoiding conscription into the military. | |
| 45 | Ukrainian Pacifist Movement | Belarus | 2023 | For peaceful protests against conscription in Kyiv, is a non-governmental, non-profit, and nonpartisan organization. | |
| 44 | Tore Nærland | Noway | 2023 | for peace through his initiative “Bike for Peace,” embodies the transformative power of personal dedication to peace. | |
| 43 | Fred Lubang | Philippines | 2022 | For his unflagging work and commitment towards peacebuilding, disarmament and non-violence, especially in the face of ongoing wars. | |
| 42 | Yurii Sheliazhenko | Ukraine | 2022 | Activist from Ukraine for their work towards peace, women's and human rights – showing us what commitment and bravery looks like in the face of unjust war. | |
| 41 | Asya Maruket | Russia | 2022 | Activist from Russia for their work towards peace, women's and human rights – showing us what commitment and bravery looks like in the face of unjust war. | |
| 40 | Hiroshi "Taka" Takakusaki | Japan | 2022 | For his lifelong dedication to a just peace, the abolition of nuclear weapons and social justice, as well as his care and unstinting support for the Hibakusha. | |
| 39 | Assistant Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) | Burma | 2021 | For their dedication, courage and diligence ensuring that every life taken by military during the country's struggle to return the power to the right hands is properly documented – in the face of threats due to the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021. | |
| 38 | Alexander Kmentt | Australia | 2021 | For his dedication towards disarmament and the elimination of nuclear weapons, bringing these issues to the highest level of government and imploring decision makers to take notice and action and being one of the key architects to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. | |
| 37 | Black Lives Matter | United States | 2020 | For its ‘leading roles in building resistance to and transforming local policies against systemic police violence and extrajudicial murders of Black people across the United States.’ | |
| 36 | Elayne Whyte Gómez | United States | 2019 | For "her invaluable contribution to the completion of the historic Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons." | |
| 35 | Bruce Kent | United Kingdom | 2019 | An "internationally known peace activist and a 'real peace hero' who, even in his 90th year, remains an active campaigner and organizer for peace and human rights." | |
| 34 | Douglas Roche | Canada | 2018 | For his "tireless efforts to promote international peace and disarmament." | |
| 33 | Helena Maleno | Spain | 2018 | For her "efforts to save hundreds of lives in the Mediterranean Sea, and her strong commitment to defending human rights;" | |
| 32 | Association For Historical Dialogue and Research and Home for Cooperation | Cyprus | 2018 | For its "efforts and promotion of [a] Culture of Peace and as well as the peace building activities;" | |
| 31 | Jeremy Corbyn | United Kingdom | 2017 | For his "sustained and powerful political work for disarmament and peace." | |
| 30 | Noam Chomsky | United States | 2017 | For his "tireless commitment to peace, his strong critiques to U.S. foreign policy, and his anti-imperialism;" | |
| 29 | All Okinawa Council Against Henoko New Base | Japan | 2017 | For "its unflagging commitment to close the Futemna Marine Air Base, and for its nonviolent opposition to the construction of a massive new air, land and sea base in Henoko;" | |
| 28 | Colin Archer (IPB Secretary-General ) | United Kingdom | 2016 | For 26 years "in the service of peace and of the IPB community." | |
| 27 | The People and the Island Communities of Lampedusa, Italy and Jeju Island, South Korea | Italy/South Korea | 2015 | For showing "a profound commitment to peace and social justice." | |
| 26 | The People and Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands | Marshall Islands | 2014 | For "courageously taking the nine nuclear weapons-possessing countries to the International Court of Justice to enforce compliance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty and international customary law." | |
| 25 | Chelsea Manning | United States | 2013 | For her "courageous actions in revealing information about US war crimes." | |
| 24 | Nawal El Saadawi | Egypt | 2012 | For showing "great courage and ... substantial contributions to what is known as the Arab Spring." | |
| 23 | Lina Ben Mhenni | Tunisia | 2012 | For showing "great courage and ... substantial contributions to what is known as the Arab Spring." | |
| 22 | Dr. Peter Becker | Germany | 2011 | For his work with the German section of the International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms (IALANA). | |
| 21 | Hanaa Edwar | Iraq | 2011 | For "her contribution to the advancement of democracy and human rights, as well as her firm stand against violence and war;" | |
| 20 | Binalakshmi Nepram | India | 2010 | For "her extraordinary efforts to promote disarmament and an end to gun violence in India." | |
| 19 | Betty Reardon | Colombo | 2009 | For "her contribution to peace education and to the wider peace movement." | |
| 18 | Jacqueline Cabasso | United States | 2008 | For "her years of outstanding work with NGOs and initiatives toward peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons." | |
| 17 | Jayantha Dhanapala | Sri Lanka | 2007 | For "his dedication to the cause of disarmament and his initiatives towards creating the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapons Free Zone." | |
| 16 | Iccho Itoh (Mayors for Peace) | Japan | 2006 | For "its achievements in arousing international public demand for the abolition of nuclear weapons and lasting world peace." | |
| 15 | Tadatoshi Akiba (Mayors for Peace) | Japan | 2006 | For "its achievements in arousing international public demand for the abolition of nuclear weapons and lasting world peace." | |
| 14 | Leaders of the Geneva Initiative on the Middle East | Switzerland | 2004 | ||
| 13 | Nihon Hidanky? | Japan | 2003 | Survivors of the A bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. They have devoted the rest of their lives to the elimination of nuclear weapons. | |
| 12 | Barbara Lee | United States | 2002 | For "her sole vote against the bombing of Afghanistan." | |
| 11 | Rosalie Bertell | United States | 2001 | For "her lifelong engagement to the cause of peace and for her deep concern for the well-being of peoples all over the planet. | |
| 10 | Achin Vanaik | Switzerland | 2000 | For being at the "forefront of the international campaign against the nuclearisation of South Asia." | |
| 9 | Praful Bidwai | India | 2000 | For being at the "forefront of the international campaign against the nuclearisation of South Asia." | |
| 8 | Barbara Gladysch | South Africa | 1999 | For her "extraordinary and year-long commitment to disarmament and practical solidarity with victims of wars and disasters." | |
| 7 | John Hume | Ireland | 1998 | For "his contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process." | |
| 6 | Seeds of Hope Group | United Kingdom | 1997 | For disarming a Hawk aircraft bound for Indonesia. | |
| 5 | Selim Bešlagić | Germany | 1996 | For "his fight against nationalism, ethnic cleansing and intolerance during his country's war." | |
| 4 | The Committee of Soldiers' Mothers of Russia | Russia | 1995 | Foremost among Russian citizens’ groups opposing the war in Chechnya. | |
| 3 | Mordechai Vanunu | Isreal | 1994 | Sentenced to 18 years solitary confinement for revealing details of Israel's nuclear arsenal. | |
| 2 | Motarilavoa Hilda Lini | Vanuatu | 1993 | Played a key role in the WHO's decision to approve a request to the World Court on the legal status of nuclear weapons. |
Seán MacBride Peace Prize Laureates (2010 ~ 2001)
Binalakshmi Nepram
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2010
Betty A. Reardon
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2009
Jacqueline Cabasso
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2008
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Jayantha Dhanapala
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2007
Iccho Itoh
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2006
Tadatoshi Akiba
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2006
The Geneva Initiative
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2004
Nihon Hidankyō
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2003
Barbara Lee
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2002
Seán MacBride Peace Prize Laureates (2000 ~ 1992)
Achin Vanaik
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2000
Praful Bidwai
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2000
Barbara Gladysch
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 1999
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John Hume
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 1998
Seeds of Hope Group
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 1997
Selim Bešlagić
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 1996
C S M R
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 1995
Mordechai Vanunu
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 1994
Motarilavoa Hilda Lini
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 1993
