TOKYO, Feb 18 (Bernama/AsiaNet) — The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 42nd Niwano Peace Prize to “Musawah” (meaning “equality” in Arabic), a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family in recognition of its dedication to advocating women’s human rights in Muslim context.
An award presentation ceremony will take place in Tokyo on May 14. In addition to an award certificate, Musawah will receive a medal and a cash prize of 20 million yen.
