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The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards is an annual international awards program presented by Rotary International, that recognizes and celebrates individuals for their exceptional contributions to domestic and international peace. It is presented with The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS), Wayne State University.<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/</ref>
The '''Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards''' is an annual international awards program presented by Rotary International, that recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions to domestic and international peace. It is presented with The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS), [[Wayne State University]] in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], in the United States.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/|title=2019 Max Mark-Cranbrook Peace Lectures & Peace Maker Awards|first=Lauren|last=Heinonen|date=September 27, 2019}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards were founded with the aim of promoting peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution in a world often plagued by violence and discord. The awards seek to acknowledge the remarkable efforts of individuals and organizations that have made significant strides in fostering peace and harmony across borders, as well as tackling some of the gravest social justice issues such as gendered violence, human trafficking and modern slavery, gun violence and mass incarceration, human rights, addiction and depression, indigenous rights, and other issues. <ref>https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/former-fashion-photographer-becomes-peace-in-the-streets-activist</ref> The famed annual Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Lecture was incorporated into Wayne State's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies in its annual Community Peacemaker Awards program in 2009.<ref>https://today.wayne.edu/news/2010/03/30/former-president-of-ireland-and-international-peace-activist-mary-robinson-to-speak-at-wayne-state-university-april-22-3648</ref>
The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards were founded with the aim of promoting peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution. The awards seek to acknowledge the efforts of individuals and organizations that have made significant strides in fostering peace and harmony across borders, as well as tackling some of the gravest social justice issues such as gendered violence, [[human trafficking]] and [[modern slavery]], gun violence and mass incarceration, human rights, addiction and depression, indigenous rights, and other issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/former-fashion-photographer-becomes-peace-in-the-streets-activist|title=Peace in the Streets Conference &#124; Windsor Star}}</ref> The annual Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Lecture was incorporated into Wayne State's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies in its annual Community Peacemaker Awards program in 2009.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://today.wayne.edu/news/2010/03/30/former-president-of-ireland-and-international-peace-activist-mary-robinson-to-speak-at-wayne-state-university-april-22-3648|title=Former president of Ireland and international peace activist Mary Robinson to speak at Wayne State University, April 22|date=May 15, 2018|website=Today@Wayne}}</ref>


In 2019 the awards ceremony was held at the [[Arab American National Museum]] in [[Dearborn, Michigan]], with the Center for Peace & Conflict Studies. In 2022, they were held at the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State.<ref name="auto1"/>
== Global Peacemaker Award Ceremony and Max Mark-Cranbrook Peace Lectures ==
The annual award ceremony is a high-profile event attended by prominent figures in the fields of peace and diplomacy. It provides a platform to showcase the achievements of the awardees and inspire others to join the global efforts for peace. In 2019 the ceremony was held at the [[Arab American National Museum]] in Dearborn Michigan, with the Center for Peace & Conflict Studies. In 2022, they were held at the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State.<ref>https://today.wayne.edu/news/2010/03/30/former-president-of-ireland-and-international-peace-activist-mary-robinson-to-speak-at-wayne-state-university-april-22-3648</ref>


== Notable Global Awardees ==
== Notable awardees ==
The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards have recognized numerous individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to global peace and conflict resolution. This award honors leaders who have dedicated their lives to advancing the cause of peace, have a substantial record of accomplishment, and who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in peacemaking efforts. Notable awardees include:
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| ''Bishop [[Desmond Tuto]]''
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| ''Dr. [[Noam Chomsky]]''
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| ''[[Abigail Disney]]''
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| ''Dr. [[Izzeldin Abuelaish]]''
| ''Dr. [[Izzeldin Abuelaish]]''
| Israeli-Palestinian Human Rights Activist known as "The Martin Luther King of the Middle East"<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/</ref>
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| ''[[Mary Robinson]]''
| ''[[Mary Robinson]]''
| Former President of Ireland UN High Commissioner for Refugee and Human Rights<ref>https://today.wayne.edu/news/2010/03/30/former-president-of-ireland-and-international-peace-activist-mary-robinson-to-speak-at-wayne-state-university-april-22-3648</ref>
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| ''[[Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri]]''
| ''[[Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri]]''
| Filmmaker, photographer, human rights and social justice activist<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/</ref>
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| ''[[Samantha Fuentes]] ''
| ''[[Samantha Fuentes]] ''
| Parkland Survivor and Student Activist<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/</ref>
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| ''Dr. [[Sakena Yacoobi]]''
| ''Dr. [[Sakena Yacoobi]]''
| Founder of the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), Vice President of Hope International (CHI)<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/</ref>
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| ''[[Howard Zinn]]''
| ''[[Howard Zinn]]''
| American Historian and Activist<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/</ref>
| American Historian and Activist<ref name="auto"/>
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| ''[[Dr. Craig Spencer]]''
| ''[[Dr. Craig Spencer]]''
| Ebola survivor and Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine <ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2022-global-peacemaker-awards-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-sun-sep-25/2022-peacemaker-awards/</ref>
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 8 October 2023

The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards is an annual international awards program presented by Rotary International, that recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions to domestic and international peace. It is presented with The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS), Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States.[1]

History

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The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards were founded with the aim of promoting peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution. The awards seek to acknowledge the efforts of individuals and organizations that have made significant strides in fostering peace and harmony across borders, as well as tackling some of the gravest social justice issues such as gendered violence, human trafficking and modern slavery, gun violence and mass incarceration, human rights, addiction and depression, indigenous rights, and other issues.[2] The annual Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Lecture was incorporated into Wayne State's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies in its annual Community Peacemaker Awards program in 2009.[3]

In 2019 the awards ceremony was held at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, with the Center for Peace & Conflict Studies. In 2022, they were held at the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State.[3]

Notable awardees

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Name Description
Bishop Desmond Tuto Anti-apartheid and human rights activist, Nobel Prize Winner[1]
Dr. Noam Chomsky Author, Linguist, Activist, Intellectual Historian[1]
Abigail Disney Emmy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker[1]
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish Israeli-Palestinian Human Rights Activist known as "The Martin Luther King of the Middle East"[1]
Mary Robinson Former President of Ireland UN High Commissioner for Refugee and Human Rights[3]
Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri Filmmaker, photographer, human rights and social justice activist[1]
Samantha Fuentes Parkland Survivor and Student Activist[1]
Dr. Sakena Yacoobi Founder of the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), Vice President of Hope International (CHI)[1]
Howard Zinn American Historian and Activist[1]
Dr. Craig Spencer Ebola survivor and Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine [4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Heinonen, Lauren (September 27, 2019). "2019 Max Mark-Cranbrook Peace Lectures & Peace Maker Awards".
  2. ^ "Peace in the Streets Conference | Windsor Star".
  3. ^ a b c "Former president of Ireland and international peace activist Mary Robinson to speak at Wayne State University, April 22". Today@Wayne. May 15, 2018.
  4. ^ Heinonen, Lauren. "2022 Peacemaker Awards".
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