What We Do

Peace With Justice

Many of our leaders and systems are failing us. In the face of global problems such as climate change, inequality and racism, they act from fear, not hope or vision. Although they often go unheard, extraordinary people around the world have powerful solutions. Together, we can create a peaceful, just and compassionate world that cares for people and planet.

Sydney Peace Prize

Every year since 1998, Australia’s international prize for peace has been bringing people from all walks of life together to honour the world’s most dedicated changemakers, and to learn more about peace, justice and nonviolence. Sydney Peace Prize recipients champion solutions to the most urgent global challenges, and their remarkable stories of vision and courage remind us that a peaceful, equitable and just world is possible.

Peace Education

In collaboration with our partners, the Sydney Peace Foundation works with educators, students and young people through our peace prize, peacebuilding, scholarships and internship initiatives. The aim is to build a culture of peace by inspiring the next generation of peacekeepers, activists and changemakers.

Perspectives on Peace

The Sydney Peace Foundation hosts and produces engaging conversations on peace and justice, including discussions on press freedom, climate change, economic justice, international law, democracy and humanitarian challenges in Sudan, Ukraine and throughout the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region. Attend an event to learn from experts, advocates and leaders in conversation about some of the world’s most pressing peace issues.

Partnership Programs

We partner with organisations and individuals to deliver programs that strengthen peace literacy and movements for peace with justice. Our programs address underlying structural inequality and injustice as necessary pre-conditions of a more peaceful and just society. With our partners, we deliver programs focusing on a range of issues, from climate justice to education and conflict resolution.

Advocacy

The Sydney Peace Foundation works to amplify voices, promote social justice, influence policy to drive systemic change for individuals and communities. Together with our partners, we advocate for peace, justice and non-violence in the areas of nuclear disarmament, the rights of indigenous people, civil rights and adherence to international law.

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Gold Medal for Human Rights

The Sydney Peace Foundation occasionally presents other awards to recognise achievements in the promotion of peace with justice. The Gold Medal for Human Rights is a formal recognition and prestigious acknowledgement of an individual’s tireless commitment to human rights. It has been awarded on four occasions.