Opinion Columnist
Lying in her hospital bed in Kabul, Afghanistan, having survived an extremist group’s bombing that killed more than 80 students at her school, a 17-year-old named Arifa was as determined as she was frightened.
“I will continue my education, even if I’m afraid,” Arifa, who hopes to become a doctor, vowed to Richard Engel of NBC News.
Afghan girls and boys may lack books, pens and laptops, but in their thirst for education, they have plenty to teach the world. Indeed, one of the few things the extremists and the students seem to agree on is the transformational power of education, especially girls’ education.
Nominations for 5th edition of Sunhak Peace Prize opens May 13, 2021
The Sunhak Peace Prize
SEOUL, South Korea The Sunhak Peace Prize honors distinguished individuals or organizations that have contributed significantly to peace and to the welfare of future generations.
In particular, the committee considers three core areas of accomplishment in the evaluation of candidates: Sustainable Human Development, Conflict Resolution, and Ecological Conservation.
Sunhak laureates are selected biannually by an international committee, and receive an award in the amount of $1,000,000.
Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon founded the Sunhak Peace Prize to continue the legacy and vision of her late husband, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, who founded the Universal Peace Federation and dedicated his life to the promotion of peace. The 5th Award Ceremony will take place in 2022.
- Nominations may be submitted up until July 31, 2021 SEOUL, South Korea, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Sunhak Peace Prize honors distinguished individuals or organizations that have