Bengaluru, Nov 4: Three teenagers, a physically challenged boy and two brothers, from India have been shortlisted for this year’s International Children’s Peace (ICP) Prize, South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Thursday announced on behalf of the KidsRights Foundation.
Muhammad Aasim is a 15-year-old physically challenged boy from Kerala, who is inspiring youngsters with disabilities around the world to continue their education. Christina Adane is a 18-year-old girl born in the Netherlands to Ethiopian parents, and now living in the UK, who has made a name for herself fighting food injustice. Vihaan, 17, and Nav Agarwal, 14, are two brothers from Delhi, who are committed to reducing pollution, at a time when the eyes of the world are on the COP26 Climate Change Conference.
The three finalists have been shortlisted by a panel of experts from over 169 nominees from 39 countries, reflecting the impact and significance of a global recognition that offers the winner a worldwide platform of hundreds of millions to promote their work.
Announcing the finalists, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, patron of the ICP Prize said: “This year’s finalists are worthy of any in my 13 years as Patron of the International Children’s Peace Prize, the world’s definitive youth prize with so many famous previous winners. What magnificent examples this year’s finalists are to youngsters, and indeed people of all ages around the globe. They show, through their values and determination, just what children can achieve in campaigning to improve the rights of others worldwide.”
The hybrid ceremony will occur on November 13 in the Hall of Knights in The Hague, and live-streamed so that the winner’s message can reach global audience. (IANS)
