Join us for the Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2024 recipient, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The CEO and Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Jagan Chapagain, will be in Sydney to accept the award at the Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony at the Sydney Town Hall.

Hear from Jagan Chapagain, Mike Denison who has recently returned from ICRC operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and a panel of experts on the role of the Movement, a network of over 16 million staff and volunteers, in saving lives and preventing the suffering of people affected by armed conflict and crises. In a year marking the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, and amid unprecedented challenges to international humanitarian law, the work of the global Movement is needed more than ever.

The Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony, hosted by author and journalist Benjamin Law, is proudly supported by the City of Sydney.

Speakers include:

Mike Denison, ICRC delegate, recently returned from the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Lord Mayor the City of Sydney

Professor Emily Crawford, International Humanitarian Law, University of Sydney Law School

Mohamed Duar, Sydney Peace Foundation Council Member and Head of Philanthropy at Amnesty International Australia

There will be performances by the dynamic NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company and Australian / Mauritian singer Anieszka.

Please arrive by 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start.

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The 2024 Sydney Peace Prize is awarded to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as the recipient of the 2024 Sydney Peace Prize, for courageous and highly regarded humanitarian work that serves our common humanity. In a year marking the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, and amid unprecedented challenges to respect for international humanitarian law, the work of the global Movement is as important as it has ever been. For more information.

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Don't miss this exciting opportunity to attend the 2024 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and be part of the Award Ceremony.

Sydney Town Hall is an accessible venue, see further information on site access, facilities and services. Before purchasing your accessible tickets, please email us so we can provide best seating.

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