2024 Exceptional Women of Peace Awards
Presented on September 13th, 2024
Honoring the 25th Anniversary
of the UN Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.
This special anniversary was dedicated to Women as Peacebuilders
and their role and contribution in building the Culture of Peace, individually and collectively.
2024 Exceptional Women of Peace Award Recipients
Humaira Saqib
2024 Exceptional Young Woman of Peace Award Recipient
Adriana Araya
Peace Leadership in Science and Technology
Amal Amin
Hayat Sindi
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Susana Anayatin
Lili Fournier
Asma Inge
Honoring the Following Women of Distinction
Josephine Ekiru
Abir Elzowidi
Rebecca Irby
Gayane Hovnanian
Thank You to all candidates for the Exceptional Women of Peace Awards!
Every one of you is an exceptional woman of peace!
And we know that when we honor one, we honor all.
Deep gratitude to all women around our world who are actively building Peace – you are our inspiration!
2024 Exceptional Women of Peace Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury
As in past years, our 2024 Exceptional Women of Peace Awards Ceremony Keynote Speaker was Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury – a steadfast advocate for the role and leadership of Women.
We selected the date of September 13th for the Exceptional Women of Peace Awards Ceremony in commemoration of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace Resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 13th in 1999: A/RES/53/243 – Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace Ambassador Chowdhury pioneered this landmark programme, and since has provided global leadership to advance a Culture of Peace. We wish to honor Ambassador Chowdhury for his longstanding commitment to increasing, assuring, and recognizing the role of women in building the Culture of Peace!
About Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury
Meet the Exceptional Women of Peace Leadership Team!
These global leaders have the difficult job of selecting the woman and young woman awardees.
Background on the Exceptional Women of Peace Awards
How do we define Exceptional Women of Peace?
We know that women are rising all around our world and in great numbers. In big and small ways, women are standing in their power and speaking their own truth. Out of this “rising up,” we see women and young women using their voice and presence to create positive change and build lasting Peace. And we recognize that women have been the heart and hands of the movements for Peace throughout our history. As Project Lead Kimberly Weichel explains, “This award honors the inspiring work of women peacebuilders whose courage, leadership, and commitment to Peace stand out as beacons of strength and hope.”
At the heart of exceptional all women of Peace, we see five fundamental driving forces:
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- Passion for the world they want for all
- Compassion that recognizes and respects the value and suffering of those in need
- Vision to see a future world at Peace
- Conviction that manifests as an unwavering belief that change can happen
- Action to produce the desired change
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In the spirit of our recently passed Co-Founder, Avon Mattison, PTP recognizes the exceptional leadership of women of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. And we wish to honor those among us that have exceeded all expectations in their quest for sustainable Peace. Thank you for being Peace! We applaud your commitment to co-creating Peace, and we look forward to our work together. Wherever your heart leads you, and what opportunities surface for you, you ARE a pathway to Peace!
Meet the Finalists for the 2023 Exceptional Woman of Peace Award
Below in alphabetical order are the five finalists for the Exceptional Young Women of Peace and Exceptional Woman of Peace Awards.
Enjoy the brief videos of who these extraordinary women are and their phenomenal work for peace.
Exceptional Woman of Peace:
Dr. Batoul Al-Muhaissen
Exceptional Woman of Peace:
Esther Omam
Exceptional Woman of Peace:
Anjum Malik
Meet the Finalists for the 2023 Exceptional Young Woman of Peace Award
Exceptional Young Woman of Peace:
Haifa Aden
Exceptional Young Woman of Peace:
Kasha Slavner
When we honor one woman of peace, we honor all women of peace.
Come join the celebration of Women as Peacebuilders!
See our archive of past award ceremonies and interviews with finalists.