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 (2030 ~ 2021)

Ima Lourembam Nganbi
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2024
Ima Lourembam Nganbi is a prominent Indigenous woman leader and peace activist from Manipur, India, known for her crucial role in the Meira Paibi (Women Torch Bearers) movement.She is the President of the All Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL), a leading women's organization, and has actively campaigned for the protection of indigenous people, justice, and gender justice in Manipur.A defining moment in her activism was her participation in the 2004 nude protest by 12 "imas" (mothers) in front of the Kangla Fort, which drew national and international attention to the alleged human rights abuses and the custodial rape and murder of Thangjam Manorama. This iconic protest challenged the impunity granted by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).In recent times, Lourembam Nganbi has been a strong voice on the state's ongoing conflict, demanding that both the state and central governments take full responsibility for the safety of displaced persons, resolve the crisis, and address the issue of illegal immigrants. Her work, reflecting bravery and nonviolence, was recognized when she was named an Individual Peace Advocate for the 2024 Seán MacBride Peace Prize by the International Peace Bureau (IPB).

Dr. Pantibonliu Gonmei
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2024
r. Pantibonliu Gonmei is a revered Indigenous peace and human rights activist from Manipur, Northeast India, known for her tireless work promoting communal harmony and justice.Dr. Gonmei is the President of the Rongmei Lu Phum (Rongmei Women's Organization) for Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland. Her activism focuses on safeguarding the rights of Indigenous Peoples, especially women and children, and challenging the militarization and engineered conflicts in Manipur.Her significant contributions to peace have earned her both national and international recognition:2024 Seán MacBride Peace Prize: She was honored as an Individual Peace Advocate by the International Peace Bureau (IPB) for her bravery during the ongoing Manipur crisis.Tribal Peace and Harmony Award (2014-2016): Conferred by the Government of Manipur for her dedication to promoting peace among various ethnic tribes.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award (2016).Dr. Gonmei is also the first Gonmei woman to receive the Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) degree, further distinguishing her as a leader in her community and a powerful voice for social justice and non-violence.

Parents Circle-Families Forum
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2024
The Parents Circle-Families Forum (PCFF) is a grassroots, joint Israeli-Palestinian organization founded in 1995. It is comprised of over 600 families from both sides who have lost an immediate family member due to the ongoing conflict.Instead of seeking revenge, PCFF members have chosen a path of reconciliation and non-violence. Their core belief is that a process of reconciliation between the two peoples is an essential prerequisite for achieving a sustainable peace.The organization's main activity involves Dialogue Meetings, where bereaved Israelis and Palestinians share their personal stories of loss with the public, particularly youth. This work aims to foster empathy, recognize the shared humanity and pain of "the other side," and break the cycle of hatred and fear. Through these educational efforts, the PCFF models constructive dialogue and advocates for a just political settlement.
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A L L M E P
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2024
The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is a major coalition of over 170 non-governmental organizations working to build cooperation, equality, and peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Founded in 2006, ALLMEP's core focus is people-to-people peacebuilding to foster mutual understanding, shared society, and justice.ALLMEP's primary role is advocacy and capacity building. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional offices, it lobbies governments, particularly the U.S. Congress, to secure large-scale, dedicated funding for peacebuilding groups. Their major success was helping secure the creation of the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act (MEPPA), which provides significant resources to Israeli and Palestinian civil society organizations.By connecting grassroots peace groups to global policymakers and resources, ALLMEP aims to raise the capacity, visibility, and collective impact of those building trust and laying the foundation for a sustainable political resolution in the region.

Our House
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2023
Our House (news.house) is the web-site of an international civil-society group — actually named “International Centre for Civil Initiatives ‘Our House’.”
The website serves as a hub for activism, human-rights monitoring, and solidarity campaigns — especially focusing on issues related to Belarus and Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical conflict.
It publishes analytical reviews, monitoring reports, campaign updates, and human-rights case documentation, including denunciations of forced militarization, persecution of activists, and confiscation of property from dissidents.
OUR HOUSE
Through features like “What’s New,” “Campaign updates,” “Monitorings,” and “Success stories,” Our House provides not only information, but also a platform to support victims, mobilize solidarity, and document abuses with an aim to foster accountability and peaceful change.

Movement of Conscientious Objectors
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2023
The Movement of Conscientious Objectors (MCO). Since 2013, MCO has been helping Russian citizens who refuse compulsory military service. Its work centers on providing legal and psychological support to conscientious objectors and building a community of people unwilling to serve.In addition to individual support, MCO campaigns for broader social change: it opposes mandatory conscription, militarization, and discrimination such as homophobia and transphobia.Especially after Russia’s 2022-era mobilization and war, MCO’s role has become more significant: it advocates for the rights of those refusing service and works to highlight persecution, legal risks, and social pressure on objectors.Despite being labeled a “foreign agent” by the authorities, MCO continues its mission — supporting objectors, documenting abuses linked to conscription, and defending conscientious objection as a legitimate human right.

Ukrainian Pacifist Movement
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2023
Ukrainian Pacifist Movement is a nonprofit, non-partisan organisation established in 2019 to defend the human right to peace and conscientious objection to military service.The Movement works to promote nonviolent conflict resolution, disarmament, democratic civilian control over security policy, and a broader culture of peace.They oppose war and militarism, arguing that violence weakens safety, civil liberties, and public welfare — and that society should invest in life-affirming activities instead of war.Since the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the group has called for immediate ceasefire and inclusive peace talks; it supports both individual conscientious objectors and broader non-violent resistance to war.The Movement has been internationally recognised: it is part of global pacifist networks such as European Bureau for Conscientious Objection and War Resisters' International, and was nominated (among others) for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for its work promoting peace and human rights.

Tore Nærland
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2023
Tore Nærland is a Norwegian peace activist and long-time campaigner for nuclear disarmament and non-violence. Blind from birth, he has led the international initiative Bike for Peace since 1978 — organizing bicycle peace rides and cultural tours across more than 125 countries to promote disarmament, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and civil rights.Nærland holds a background in history and political science, and uses his activism to challenge militarism, nuclear weapons, and oppression — advocating instead for global solidarity, ecological responsibility, and equal rights for disabled people.Over decades his efforts earned renowned awards: the Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award (2015), the Kings Medal of Merit from Norway (2017), and — in 2023 — the Seán MacBride Peace Prize, jointly with other peace and conscientious-objector movements.Through cycling, public talks, and grassroots campaigns, Tore Nærland remains a persistent advocate for peaceful social change, justice, disarmament and inclusion.

Fred Lubang
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2022
Fred Lubang for his unflagging work and commitment towards peacebuilding, disarmament and non-violence, especially in the face of ongoing wars. Without him, the Philippines would not be the only country that has ratified nearly all humanitarian disarmament treaties today.

Hiroshi Takakusaki
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2022
Hiroshi Takakusaki 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. While his ongoing involvemement with the Gensuikyo, he provided the vision, strategic thinking and dedication that fuelled Japan’s nationwide nuclear abolition movement, the international campaign for the abolition of nuclear weapons, and Gensuikyo’s yearly World Conference.

A A P P
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2021
Assistant Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) for their unwavering 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.

Alexander Kmentt
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2021
Alexander Kmentt 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 Prohibiton of Nuclear Weapons.

Seán MacBride Peace Prize Laureates (2020 ~ 2011)

Nihon Hidankyō
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2020
The International Signature Campaign in Support of the Appeal of the Hibakusha for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons launched by Japanese organization HIDANKYOfor ‘being one of the largest signature campaigns ever carried out in the world and a powerful popular force manifesting global demands for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons’.
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Elayne Whyte Gómez
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2019
Elayne Whyte Gómez for her invaluable contribution to the completion of the historic Treaty on the Prohibition of Nucler Weapons, and salute the work and dedication of this young woman in a key disarmament process where too less women have the opportunity to lead.

AHDR
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2018
Association For Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) and Home for Cooperation (H4C), for AHDR’s Board brilliant example of how productive cooperation, creative ideas, and respect can blossom, regardless of division and H4C´s extensive variety of cultural, artistic and educational programs with the aim to foster creativity and intercultural trust in Cyprus and internationally.

All Okinawa Council Against Henoko New Base
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2017
All Okinawa Coalition Against New Construction of Henoko Base, for its commitment to win the closure of the Futemna Marine Air Base and for its unremitting nonviolent opposition to the construction of a massive new base in Henoko.

People & Govt. of Marshall Islands
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2014
The people and government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, in recognition of the legal case submitted by the RMI to the International Court of Justice, against all 9 states with nuclear weapons, for failure to honour their disarmament commitments.

Lina Ben Mhenni
Seán MacBride Peace Prize 2012
Lina BEN MHENNI, Tunisian blogger and activist; and Nawal EL-SAADAWI, Egyptian feminist writer, activist, physician and psychiatrist. Award presented by Irish President Michael D Higgins (1st winner of the Prize) at a ceremony preceding IPB’s annual gathering, held inDublin, November 2012.















