2022 Aurora Prize nominations are open | ARMENPRESS Armenian News Agency
11:50, 12 May, 2021
YEREVAN, MAY 12, ARMENPRESS. The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2022 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity and called for putting forward inspiring humanitarians from across the globe. The announcement was made during a special event at the Matenadaran, where the names of 2021 Aurora Humanitarians were also revealed in accordance with the tradition, the IDeA Foundation told Armenpress.
The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity is a global humanitarian award, whose mission is to recognize and support those who risk their own lives, health or freedom to save the lives, health or freedom of others suffering as a result of violent conflict, atrocity crimes or other major human rights violations. On behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors, an Aurora Prize Laureate receives a US $1,000,000 award and a
Clooney calls for diplomatic action in southern Sudan
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Actor George Clooney (C) stands with author and human rights activist John Prendergast and Sen. Dick Lugar (D-IN) prior to a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington on October 12, 2010. Lugar, Clooney and Pendergast met to discuss the situation in Sudan. UPI/Kevin Dietsch | License Photo
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (UPI) Actor George Clooney visited Capitol Hill and the White House this week to push U.S. President Barack Obama and Congress to urge quick action to prevent further violence and human rights violations in Sudan after January s vote on whether southern Sudan will split from the north.
To enhance its educational and cultural offerings, AUC's Distinguished Visiting Professor program brings a number of eminent scholars, writers, and artists to campus for short-term lectureships or workshops. Leading scholars of religion, prominent historians, expert law professors, and world-renowned scientists are among the broad array of distinguished visiting professors who come to AUC each year to teach, conduct research and deliver public lectures. Through these visits, the University serves as a prime venue for the exchange of ideas, intellectual debate and cultural outreach.
UK to freeze assets, issue travel bans on corrupt in new law by MARTIN MWITA Image: COURTESY
•The Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 now likely to catch up with some wealthy Kenyans stashing millions abroad.
•As of November last year, wealthy Kenyans were reported to be hiding more than $4.2 billion (Sh452.9 billion) in offshore accounts.
The United Kingdom has set the stage for major freezing of assets and travel bans on corruption suspect under a new law that could affect some Kenyans.
The ‘Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021’, under the powers of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, gives the UK powers to prevent those involved in corruption from traveling to its territory or using its financial system.
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