Who was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2018?

Who was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2018?

• A. Kailash Satyarthi
• B. Aung San Suu Kyi
• C. Yohei Sasakawa
• D. Dalai Lama

Answer: (C)

The Gandhi Peace Prize honors individuals or institutions for contributing to Gandhian ideals of non-violence, peace, and social upliftment around the world. In 2018 the award went to Yohei Sasakawa, who chairs the Nippon Foundation and has dedicated decades to humanitarian work, including leading global efforts to eliminate leprosy and promote health and human rights. His sustained, action-oriented work across nations embodies the practical application of Gandhi’s principles in pursuit of peaceful, inclusive progress, which is why he was chosen that year. While other prominent figures are celebrated for their own achievements and awards, the 2018 Gandhi Peace Prize specifically recognized Sasakawa for his ongoing peace-focused humanitarian leadership.

The Gandhi Peace Prize honors individuals or institutions for contributing to Gandhian ideals of non-violence, peace, and social upliftment around the world. In 2018 the award went to Yohei Sasakawa, who chairs the Nippon Foundation and has dedicated decades to humanitarian work, including leading global efforts to eliminate leprosy and promote health and human rights. His sustained, action-oriented work across nations embodies the practical application of Gandhi’s principles in pursuit of peaceful, inclusive progress, which is why he was chosen that year. While other prominent figures are celebrated for their own achievements and awards, the 2018 Gandhi Peace Prize specifically recognized Sasakawa for his ongoing peace-focused humanitarian leadership.