Zayed Award for Human Fraternity receives nominations from more than 90 nations
There have been 380 nominations from more than 90 countries for the 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity . Since 2019, the award has recognised 20 winners from 20 countries for their contributions to humanitarian acts in areas such as health, education, sustainability, refugee support, community development, food relief, and the empowerment of young people and women. The winners of the annual…
A staggering 380 nominations from over 90 nations have been received for the upcoming 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. Since its inception in 2019, this prestigious award has honored 20 winners from 20 different countries for their exceptional humanitarian efforts in various fields such as healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, refugee support, community development, food aid, and the advancement of young people and women.
The grand prize ceremony, set to take place in February, will be held in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by an impressive $1 million award for each recipient. The nomination deadline was met on October 31st, with a notable first-time participation from 21 countries including Ethiopia, Germany, and the Netherlands. The majority of nominations originated from the UAE, Brazil, the United States, Egypt, and India.
An esteemed judging committee, consisting of influential figures such as former Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih, Lebanese First Lady Nehmat Aoun, former Kazakh Senate Chairman Maulen Ashimbayev, and Vatican President Emeritus Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, will meticulously review the submissions.
Past winners have included a Palestinian non-profit organization, architects involved in the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and education advocate Zarqa Yaftali. This year's event will commemorate the International Day of Human Fraternity on February 4th at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, honoring the enduring legacy of UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who exemplified moral values, humanitarianism, and respect for individuals of all backgrounds.
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