By Niwano Peace Foundation Bernama - 
The Niwano Peace Foundation announced today it will award the 25th Niwano Peace
Prize to His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan.
An award presentation ceremony will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. In addition to an award certificate, Prince Hassan will receive a medal and 20 million yen.
Prince Hassan was born in Amman, Jordan, in 1947 to a branch of the Hashemite family. He studied at Christ Church College, Oxford, graduating with a degree in Oriental studies. Until 1999, he served as the closest political adviser for his late Majesty King Hussein. Prince Hassan has devoted his life to building peace with justice in the Middle East based on his understanding of human dignity informed and inspired by his faith. He has been a bridge builder across existing political and religious divides. He is well known and respected
internationally as a man who translates vision into actions. He is a leading member of several international organizations, including the Club of Rome and the Independent Commission on Humanitarian Issues.
In selecting Prince Hassan as an awardee, Mr. Doudou Diene, United Nations Special Rapporteur on ...   more »