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for exposing injustice for over 45 years as a humanist artist, activist and filmmaker, for his courage to witness and confront violence in the war zones of the world, for enlisting the arts to subdue aggression and for enlivening the creative spirit to promote tolerance, respect and peace with
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Over three months each year, the Sydney Peace Prize jury – comprising seven individuals who represent corporate, media, academic and community sector interests – assesses the merits of the nominees' efforts to promote peace with justice. It is awarded to an organisation or individual:
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is a major supporter of the Sydney Peace Prize. This involves a significant financial contribution along with other in-kind support in order to foster peace with justice.
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for her dedication to multi-ethnic democracy, human rights and the dignity of the poor and dispossessed, and for establishing health services for victims of conflict.
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who has made significant contributions to global peace including improvements in personal security and steps towards eradicating poverty, and other forms of
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The foundation also occasionally awards a special gold medal for significant contributions to peace and justice. Winners of the gold medal include
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for his consistent support of vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians and his strong commitment to the cause of reconciliation.
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The jury has been prepared to make some controversial choices. Sydney Peace Foundation Founder, Emeritus Professor
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whose role and responsibilities enable the recipient to use the prize to further the cause of peace with justice
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whose work illustrates the philosophy and principles of non-violence
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