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| Sunhak Peace Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Individuals and organizations |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Presented by | Sunhak Peace Prize Committee |
| First awarded | August 28, 2015 |
| Website | Sunhak Peace Prize |
The Sunhak Peace Prize (Korean: 선학평화상; Hanja: 鮮鶴平和賞) is an award. It was established to continue the legacy of Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church, and is given biennially in Seoul, Korea, in recognition of individuals and organizations that have made contributions to help resolve worldwide suffering, poverty, and threats to the environment.[1]
Laureates are selected by the Sunhak Peace Prize Selection Committee, chaired by the former President of the European Commission and the first chair of the GAVI Board, José Manuel Barroso.[2] The Prize is organized by the Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation, chaired by Thomas G. Walsh.[3]
The Prize is awarded by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), founded by South Korean Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han.[4] Eligible laureates must be living at the time of the nomination in order to receive the award.[5]
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