<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=34Lga0_0w9MeTwE00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=34Lga0_0w9MeTwE00" width="610" height="407" ></figure>We have decided to award this Prize to Prime Minister António Luís Santos da Costa, for his life’s work and for the constancy with which he has maintained, in his role a leading political figure, a commitment to peace and the promotion of developing countries.In a fragmented world facing immense challenges, we need political leaders who are committed to building lasting peace. I am delighted that the jury has chosen António Luís Santos da Costa, who has always distinguished himself as a great defender of dialogue and multilateralism.The jury also decided to award an ‘honourable mention’ to the Fundación de Desarrollo Social Afroecuatoriana AZÚCAR, for its work in promoting recognition and respect for the rights of Afro-descendants, not only in Ecuador, where it is based, but also throughout Latin America.The date and venue of the 2024 Prize ceremony will be announced shortly.<h2>Félix Houphouët-Boigny - UNESCO Peace Prize</h2>The Prize is intended to honour living individuals and active public or private bodies or institutions that have made a significant contribution to promoting, seeking, safeguarding or maintaining peace, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and the Constitution of UNESCO. World-renowned individuals including Nelson Mandela and Frederik W. De Klerk, Angela Merkel and Jimmy Carter have been awarded this prize.<h2>Members of the International Jury</h2><ul><li>Michel Camdessus, former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (France)</li><li>Santiago Gamboa-Samper, writer, journalist and diplomat (Colombia)</li><li>Denis Mukwege, gynaecologist, Nobel Peace Prize 2018 (Democratic Republic of Congo)</li><li>Thomas Pesquet, astronaut, FAO Goodwill Ambassador (France)</li><li>Ms Hayat Sindi, biotechnology researcher, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador (Saudi Arabia)</li><li>Mr Forest Whitaker, Actor, producer and director, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador (United States)</li></ul>About UNESCOWith 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed” – UNESCO Constitution, 1945. More information: www.unesco.org</div></body>

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António Costa designated 2024 winner of the UNESCO - Félix Houphouët-Boigny Prize

We have decided to award this Prize to Prime Minister António Luís Santos da Costa, for his life’s work and for the constancy with which he has maintained, in his role a leading political figure, a commitment to peace and the promotion of developing countries. In a...