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U.S. Institute of Peace Launches Women Building Peace Award


Inaugural award will recognize an extraordinary woman peacebuilder in fragile or conflict-affected countries or regions

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the pivotal role women play in building peace in fragile or conflict-affected countries or regions, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has launched the Women Building Peace Award. The award honors a woman peacebuilder whose substantial and practical contribution to peace is an inspiration and guiding light for future women peacebuilders.

"This award is an opportunity to amplify the important and urgent voices of women who are building peace around the world," said USIP President and CEO Nancy Lindborg. "As global conflict becomes increasingly more complex, it's more important than ever to see and support the invaluable contributions of women peacebuilders."

Nominations for the inaugural award run from November 20, 2019 until January 15, 2020, at 2:00pm EST. The awardee will receive $10,000, to be used at the recipient's discretion, and be recognized at a ceremony in October 2020 at USIP in Washington, D.C.

For more information and to nominate a woman peacebuilder, visit the website, Women Building Peace. USIP strongly encourages nominations of women from fragile or conflict-affected countries or regions who have not been previously recognized for their work in peacebuilding. Nominees and their work will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

The winner will be chosen by the newly inaugurated Women Building Peace Council, a group of distinguished experts and leaders who will offer their guidance and support to USIP on matters of gender and peacebuilding.



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