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Sydney Peace Prize Recognises International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The 2024 Sydney Peace Prize will be awarded to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement at the Sydney Town Hall on 18 November 2024. Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

October 15, 2024 In Articles by SPF Staff, Council & Community, General Coverage of SPF, News

The new, expanded Sydney Peace Foundation Council

THE SYDNEY PEACE FOUNDATION ENJOYS THE SUPPORT OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE TO HELP US SUPPORT GLOBAL LEADERS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE. The Sydney Peace Foundation welcomes new members to our Executive Council, many joining us within

September 11, 2024 In

Insights into this year’s Sydney Peace Prize

Women's Club Member Lecture: Insights into this year’s Sydney Peace Prize to the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Kate Miranda, Director, NSW at Australian Red Cross will talk on the work of the Australian Red Cross, its 110 year anniversary celebration, the

September 11, 2024 In

Weapons, climate justice and investing ethically

Join a panel of experts for a conversation that tackles the moral and ethical obligations integral to research and investing priorities. We are living in an era of overlapping crises: from climate catastrophe to devastating wars, alongside the age-old ravages of inequality at

September 4, 2024 In

Sydney Peace Prize Gala Dinner

Join us for the Sydney Peace Prize Gala Dinner to honour our 2024 recipient, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Gala Dinner is the Sydney Peace Foundation’s annual fundraising event. This memorable evening offers you and your guests an intimate

September 4, 2024 In

Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony

Join us for the Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2024 recipient, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. CEO and General Secretary of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Jagan Chapagain, will

August 19, 2024 In 2024 International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement, Sydney Peace Prize

On World Humanitarian Day #ActForHumanity

For this World Humanitarian Day, 19 August, we stand with humanitarian organisations and the sacrifices of those working for humanitarian causes across the world in our commitment to #ActForHumanity. 2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers and 2024

August 14, 2024 In 1998 Muhammad Yunus, News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement, Sydney Peace Prize

Bangladesh’s inspiring new leader: inaugural Sydney Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus

In the last several years, democracies around the world have been led by leaders of low calibre, who displayed little vision, not much courage and in whom voters had shown no confidence. But in strife torn Bangladesh, a country of

July 16, 2024 In 2004 Arundhati Roy, News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement, Sydney Peace Prize

Sydney Peace Prize Laureates Voice Support for Arundhati Roy

Appeal to the Government of India to withdraw charges levelled at Arundhati Roy We, the undersigned, as laureates of the Sydney Peace Prize urge the Government of India to cease the unjustified and anti-democratic prosecution of globally renowned author and human

June 18, 2024 In 2024 International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement

2024 Sydney Peace Prize Recipient Announcement

The Sydney Peace Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as the recipient of the 2024 Sydney Peace Prize, for courageous and highly respected humanitarian work and respect for common humanity. In

June 6, 2024 In

Restoring Democracy: A Conversation with H.E. Zin Mar Aung on Myanmar’s National Unity Government Efforts

The Social Justice Program and the Myanmar Cultural Society at the University of Sydney are honoured to co-host a public seminar featuring Union Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Daw Zin Mar Aung, from the National Unity Government. This seminar will provide crucial

May 10, 2024 In News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement

The right to protest to end injustice

When Sydney Peace Foundation Human Rights Medal recipient Nelson Mandela was released from prison, his first overseas visit was to the University of California, Berkeley to thank students for their unfailing support through peaceful protest demanding an end to apartheid. For

woman in audience makes a sign for peace

March 8, 2024 In News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement

International Women’s Day – Uniting for Peace

Today, on International Women’s Day, as we honour the achievements of women across the world, we must not lose sight of their ongoing struggles to live a more equitable, just and peaceful life. At a time of mounting geopolitical conflicts, increasing

February 9, 2024 In News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement

Statement on UNRWA funding

The Sydney Peace Foundation urges the Australian Government to immediately restore funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the main lifeline for humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. The UN and other aid organisations have

January 11, 2024 In News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement

Statement on Genocide Convention

Today the Sydney Peace Foundation joins with others in calling for the Australian Government to support the International Court of Justice process in investigating allegations of serious breaches of international law under the Genocide Convention by the State of Israel. In

January 2, 2024 In News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement

A Champion for Justice – My Tribute to John Pilger: Stuart Rees

People of the world who cherish human rights have lost a champion. The courageous, skilled, inimitable John Pilger, prolific author, film maker, foreign and war correspondent died in London on December 30 2023. He was 84 years old. This piece was originally

December 8, 2023 In News, Peace Blog, Peace Foundation Statement

Advocating for peace, justice and universal human rights

On Sunday 10 December, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We celebrate the day the nations of the world agreed to recognise, in the words of the Declaration, “the inherent dignity and of the

March 13, 2020 In 2014 Julan Burnside, Events, General Coverage of SPF, Gold Medal for Human Rights, Media, News, Peace Blog

Presentation of the Gold Medal for Human Rights to Christiana Figueres

We were so honoured to award the Gold Medal for Human Rights to Christiana Figueres on 12 March in the Lord Mayor's Reception Room at the Sydney Town Hall. Christiana gave an impassioned speech about the need for urgent action

May 16, 2018 In

Screening of Border Politics, and live Q&A with Julian Burnside

We are thrilled to bring you an exciting opportunity to see 2014 Sydney Peace Prize recipient Julian Burnside's new documentary Border Politics, and to enjoy a live Q&A with Burnside himself! Border Politics follows Burnside as he travels the globe examining

November 3, 2017 In 2017 Black Lives Matter, Media, News, Peace Blog, Sydney Peace Prize

Having Black Lives Matter in Australia can help strengthen Indigenous activism

This article, written by Jack Latimore, appeared on the Guardian Australia on Friday 3 November. Jack Latimore is a writer and journalist. His work also appears regularly in Guardian Australia and Koori Mail. He is a proud Birpai man. Photo: Organisers from

November 1, 2017 In 2017 Black Lives Matter, Media, News, Peace Blog, Sydney Peace Prize

How Black Lives Matter is inspiring Aboriginal activists

The founders of the global civil rights movement and young black Australians talk about what Black Lives Matter means to them. By Indigenous affairs reporters Isabella Higgins and Bridget Brennan Four years ago, three American women started a hashtag, #BlackLivesMatter, after a white neighbourhood

November 1, 2017 In 2017 Black Lives Matter, Media, News, Peace Blog, Sydney Peace Prize

Black Lives Matter founder urges Australians to fight racism

SYDNEY (AP) — A Black Lives Matter co-founder called on Australians to make a courageous stand and heal the nation’s racial problems and said Wednesday the U.S.-based movement was committed to the global struggle of the black race and solidarity

November 1, 2017 In 2017 Black Lives Matter, Media, News, Peace Blog, Sydney Peace Prize

Black Lives Matter in Australia: wherever black people are, there is racism – and resistance

This article, written by Patrisse Cullors and Rodney Diverlus, appeared on the Guardian Australia on Wednesday 1 November. The government must stand on the side of the original people of this land, and challenge the idea that their lives don’t matter Of

October 31, 2017 In 2017 Black Lives Matter, Media, News, Peace Blog, Sydney Peace Prize

Black Lives Matter founders meet Australia’s Indigenous community

The co-founders of the global movement say there are parallels between the US and Australian experiences. By Abbie O'Brien, SBS News The co-founders of the global Black Lives Matter movement have met with Australia's Indigenous community and say there are parallels between

August 30, 2017 In 2017 Black Lives Matter, News, News from Sydney Peace Prize Laureates, Peace Blog, Sydney Peace Prize

10 things you should know about Black Lives Matter

The Black Lives Matter Global Network (BLM) will be awarded the 2017 Sydney Peace Prize in November. The Movement for Black Lives, of which BLM is part, has galvanised the globe from California to London to Australia, and #BlackLivesMatter has

Human Rights Tag

Sydney Peace Prize Recognises International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The new, expanded Sydney Peace Foundation Council

Insights into this year’s Sydney Peace Prize

Weapons, climate justice and investing ethically

Sydney Peace Prize Gala Dinner

Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony

On World Humanitarian Day #ActForHumanity

Bangladesh’s inspiring new leader: inaugural Sydney Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus

Sydney Peace Prize Laureates Voice Support for Arundhati Roy

2024 Sydney Peace Prize Recipient Announcement

Restoring Democracy: A Conversation with H.E. Zin Mar Aung on Myanmar’s National Unity Government Efforts

The right to protest to end injustice

International Women’s Day – Uniting for Peace

Statement on UNRWA funding

Statement on Genocide Convention

A Champion for Justice – My Tribute to John Pilger: Stuart Rees

Advocating for peace, justice and universal human rights

Presentation of the Gold Medal for Human Rights to Christiana Figueres

Screening of Border Politics, and live Q&A with Julian Burnside

Having Black Lives Matter in Australia can help strengthen Indigenous activism

How Black Lives Matter is inspiring Aboriginal activists

Black Lives Matter founder urges Australians to fight racism

Black Lives Matter in Australia: wherever black people are, there is racism – and resistance

Black Lives Matter founders meet Australia’s Indigenous community

10 things you should know about Black Lives Matter

Rights of Indigenous Peoples: a Statement of Solidarity

Partners in Peace