In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8^th, Pathways To Peace is launching its

Exceptional Women of Peace Awards

On March 8^th, 2023, International Women’s Day, Pathways To Peace (PTP) is launching our second annual “Exceptional Women of Peace Awards." There will be two awards - one for an Exceptional Woman of Peace and one for an Exceptional Young Woman of Peace. The Campaign will culminate in September, with an Award Ceremony in conjunction with the anniversary of the UN Resolution for a Culture of Peace and Programme of Action.

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:

·      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

Do you know an Exceptional Woman of Peace, or Are you One?

If so, please submit your application. Out of the pool of candidates, we will be selecting and publicly introducing ten women of distinction, five women of any age, and five young women (25 years of age and under), including the two finalists.

Nominee applications will be reviewed as they come in. The deadline for nominations is June 1^st. The ten women of distinction will be selected by July 30^th, and the two finalists, one in each category, will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in September.

The two finalists will receive a trophy and a $300 cash prize.

If you know an Exceptional Woman of Peace in either category or if you are one, please fill out the online nomination form here:

https://pathwaystopeace.org/exceptional-woman-of-peace-award-nomination-form/

Upon receipt of your nomination, we will email the candidate to get additional information about them and their Peacebuilding. Please feel free to let the candidate know that you have nominated them for the Pathways To Peace Exceptional Woman or Young Women of Peace Award. This is an honor that deserves to be shared!

 In the spirit of our Co-Founder, Avon Mattison, who ascended in 2021, 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! 

About Pathways To Peace

Incorporated in 1983, Pathways to Peace (PTP) is an international organization dedicated to making Peace a lived reality in our world today. PTP is an UN-designated Peace Messenger Organization that holds consultative status with the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) and the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). For over 40 years, PTP has been engaged in innovation, collaboration, and movement-building. Our Vision is for a World at Peace, and our work is about building a Culture of Peace.

Pathways To Peace provides education, consultation, and mentorship. Working in partnership over the years, PTP has inaugurated several UN-recognized global Peace initiatives, including UN International Day of Peace, the UN Culture of Peace Resolution and Programme of Action, and the PeaceWave.

Pathways To Peace works in partnership with Peacebuilders locally and globally, multi-generationally and cross-culturally on programs that build Peace and eliminate barriers to Peace, including nuclear disarmament, climate change, racial equity, and gender equality. works to raise awareness and advocate for nuclear disarmament and the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) globally and within Albania.

We invite you to join us in our Peacebuilding efforts! For more information about

Pathways to Peace, please visit our website: pathwaystopeace.org

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