About the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity is a global humanitarian award. Its mission is to recognize and support those who risk their own lives, health, or freedom to save the lives, health or freedom of others suffering as a result of violent conflict, atrocity crimes or other major human rights violations. The Aurora Prize Laureate is selected based on the nominee’s demonstration of courage, commitment, and impact.
On behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors, an Aurora Prize Laureate is honored with a US $1,000,000 award, which gives the Laureate a unique opportunity to continue the cycle of giving by supporting the organizations that help people in need.
The Aurora Prize Selection Committee is comprised of Nobel Laureates Shirin Ebadi and Leymah Gbowee; former President of Ireland Mary Robinson; human rights activist Hina Jilani; President of Carnegie Corporation of New York Dame Louise Richardson; former President of Mexico Ernesto Zedillo; journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Dele Olojede, former CEO of Unilever and Co-founder and Co-Chair of IMAGINE Paul Polman and human rights activist and Co-founder of The Sentry John Prendergast. The Committee is chaired by the Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London Lord Ara Darzi. Academy Award-winning actor and humanitarian George Clooney is the Committee’s Honorary Co-Chair.
We honor the memory of Elie Wiesel (1928-2016), inaugural Selection Committee Co-Chair; President of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity; Nobel Laureate, Vartan Gregorian (1934-2021), Aurora Co-Founder and member of the Selection Committee, Benjamin Ferencz (1920-2023), world famous peace and human rights activist; Selection Committee Honorary Co-Chair.
Launching 100 LIVES: March 2015
George Clooney Joins Humanitarian Leaders To…
100 LIVES was launched at a world-class event in New York City on March 11, 2015 - bringing together over 150 figures from the international humanitarian, academic, business and philanthropic communities. George Clooney joined humanitarian leaders to launch a new global prize, the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, as part of the 100 LIVES initiative.
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The 100 LIVES Co-Founders
Information on the three 100 LIVES Co-Founders
Three international businessmen and philanthropists of Armenian descent came together to establish 100 LIVES as a pioneering global initiative that would express gratitude for those who put themesleves at risk to help Armenians survive the Genocide 100 years ago. 100 lives is committed to recognizing and honoring the human spirit by championing individuals and organizations who continue to demonstrate that same spirit of selflessness to enable others to survive and thrive. This folder contains some information and associated materials on the three co-founders and their inspiration for the 100 LIVES and Aurora Prize.
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The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity…
The Aurora Prize Selection Committee is comprised of Nobel Laureates Shirin Ebadi and Leymah Gbowee; former President of Ireland Mary Robinson; human rights activist Hina Jilani; President of Carnegie Corporation of New York Dame Louise Richardson; former President of Mexico Ernesto Zedillo; journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Dele Olojede, former CEO of Unilever and Co-founder and Co-Chair of IMAGINE Paul Polman and human rights activist and Co-founder of The Sentry John Prendergast. The Committee is chaired by the Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London Lord Ara Darzi. Academy Award-winning actor and humanitarian George Clooney is the Committee’s Honorary Co-Chair. We honor the memory of Elie Wiesel (1928-2016), inaugural Selection Committee Co-Chair; President of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity; Nobel Laureate, Vartan Gregorian (1934-2021), Aurora Co-Founder and member of the Selection Committee, and Benjamin Ferencz (1920-2023), world famous peace and human rights activist; Selection Committee Honorary Co-Chair.
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About the Aurora Prize and 100 LIVES
Background Information on the Aurora Prize and…
This folder includes a series of materials, including: Brief descriptions about the 100 LIVES and Aurora Prize FAQ for the Aurora Prize Press release announcing the 100 LIVES Launch Press release updating details on the 100 LIVES Launch A brief introduction of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee
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Amal Clooney Scholarship
Please find all photos, videos and documents related to the 100 LIVES' Amal Clooney Scholarship here: http://100lives.isebox.net/100lives-amal-clooney-scholarship
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Four Exceptional Humanitarians Chosen as…
Information for Media Available here: http://100lives.isebox.net/four-exceptional-humanitarians-chosen-as-finalists-for-the-2016-aurora-prize-for-awakening-humanity
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Nominations Period Opening for the 2016…
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity to Recognize…
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