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Former AfDB President Adesina Receives BPI Iconic Leadership and Excellence Award, Urges Africa t...

Photo: Business DayBusinessDay | 10.11. 2026● Summary- Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina received the \'Iconic Leadership and Excellence Award\' from the BPI Foundation at the BPI Iconic Awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa.- In his acceptance keynote address, Adesina emphasised that Africa must move beyond exporting raw materials and relying on foreign technologies by developing its own industries and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina received the \'Iconic Leadership and Excellence Award\' presented by the BPI Foundation at the BPI Iconic Awards in Johannesburg, where he also delivered a keynote address.In his speech, Adesina said Africa already possesses the population, resources and markets needed to play a major role in the global economy, but must develop the capacity to transform these advantages into tangible economic strength. He emphasised that investment in people, regional market integration, stronger industrial capabilities and the development of globally competitive technologies would determine Africa\'s next phase of growth.Noting that approximately 60% of Africa\'s population is under the age of 25, Adesina argued that governments should equip young people not merely to fill existing jobs, but to become entrepreneurs and problem-solvers. To achieve this, he proposed strengthening links between universities, vocational institutions and industry, while expanding apprenticeships and lifelong learning opportunities.On trade, Adesina described the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as an opportunity to build a stronger industrial base and a vast integrated market. Citing Nigeria\'s $20 billion Dangote refinery as evidence that African capital can compete on a global scale, he called for greater investment in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, pharmaceuticals, software and AI.He also stressed that Africa should move beyond exporting raw minerals and instead develop its own capabilities in processing, refining, manufacturing and research. With global competition already underway in AI, semiconductors and robotics, Adesina argued that Africa must not simply use these technologies, but actively participate in creating them.In closing, he emphasised the importance of ethical, long-term leadership, transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. He stated that leaders should be judged by the opportunities they leave for future generations and the strength of the institutions they build.※ Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is the laureate of the 3rd Sunhak Peace Prize.If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/kr/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=71

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13 November 2026
Gavi and UNICEF Secure Malaria Vaccine Price Reduction, Saving $50 Million

Photo: Gavi/2024/Go\'tham Industry (Photo published in Gavi\'s press release)UNICEF | 10.22. 2026● Summary- Gavi and UNICEF have reached an agreement to reduce the price of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine by approximately 40%, bringing the new price to €5.50 per dose.- The agreement is expected to save around $50 million between 2027 and 2029, enough to provide an additional one million children with the full four-dose vaccination course.- Malaria vaccines are now included in routine immunisation programmes in 25 African countries.UNICEF and Gavi have announced an agreement to reduce the price of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine by approximately 40%. The deal is expected to generate savings of around $50 million between 2027 and 2029, enough to provide up to one million additional children with the full four-dose vaccination course.The agreement was made possible through advance financing from the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm). The new price of €5.50 per dose is expected to take effect in early 2027. However, before UNICEF can procure the vaccine at this price, certain regulatory and manufacturing requirements must be met, including World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification of the new production facility. The price reduction has been made possible by the transfer of vaccine production to a manufacturer in a developing country.Since the vaccine rollout began in 2024, demand has exceeded initial projections. UNICEF has procured and supplied more than 74 million doses to date, while the Gavi-supported programme has been incorporated into routine immunisation schedules in 25 African countries that together account for more than 70% of the global malaria burden. Gavi aims to vaccinate an additional 50 million children by 2030, making affordable vaccine supplies increasingly important amid declining aid budgets.Malaria claims the life of one child every minute. In 2024, there were approximately 282 million malaria cases and 610,000 deaths worldwide. Up to 95% of these deaths occurred in Africa, while around 74% were among children under the age of five. In areas with high malaria transmission, a four-dose vaccination course administered according to seasonal patterns can reduce malaria cases by approximately 75%.Leila Pakkala, Director of UNICEF\'s Supply Division, described the agreement as an important step towards protecting more children and a positive signal for the development of next-generation vaccines. An Vermeersch, Gavi\'s Head of Vaccine Programmes and Markets, said the agreement demonstrated what Gavi could achieve by bringing together financing, expertise and partnerships.The Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is the recipient of the 5th Sunhak Peace Prize.To learn more about Gavi’s contributions to peace through global immunization efforts, please click the link below for detailed information.→ https://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=570

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13 November 2026
Prof. Dame Sarah Gilbert: Oxford University’s Lassa Fever Vaccine Candidate Receives First Clin...

Photo: A research pharmacist prepares a vaccine for the Lassa fever clinical trial in Ghana. (Kintampo Health Research Centre / CEPI)Nigeria Health Watch (allAfrica) | 10.21. 2026● Summary- The first participants have received doses of \'ChAdOx1 LassaJ\', a Lassa fever vaccine candidate designed by Professor Sarah Gilbert, at the Kintampo Health Research Centre in Ghana.- Supported by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the trial will assess the vaccine\'s safety and immune response in up to 51 healthy adults aged 18–55.- More than 50 years after Lassa fever was first identified, there is still no licensed vaccine. The trial is therefore considered an important step forward for public health in West Africa.A clinical trial of \'ChAdOx1 LassaJ\', a Lassa fever vaccine candidate developed by the University of Oxford, has begun in Ghana, with the first participants receiving vaccinations at the Kintampo Health Research Centre in central Ghana.The trial will evaluate the vaccine\'s safety and immune response in up to 51 healthy adults aged 18–55, following the same approach as an ongoing clinical trial in the United Kingdom. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is funding both trials.Lassa fever is a viral disease first identified in northeastern Nigeria in 1969. It is primarily transmitted through food or household items contaminated by infected rodents (Mastomys rats). Severe cases can cause extensive bleeding and may be fatal. Hundreds of thousands of people are infected across West Africa each year.Kwaku Poku Asante, Director of the Kintampo Health Research Centre, explained that although Ghana is not currently experiencing an outbreak, the research is important because Lassa fever is common in Nigeria and cross-border travel is frequent. Katrin Ramsauer, CEPI\'s Lassa fever Programme Lead, highlighted the fact that no vaccine has been licensed more than 50 years after the disease was discovered. She added that the trial would also help strengthen research capacity in West Africa.According to CEPI\'s modelling, if a safe and effective vaccine were rolled out across West Africa, it could save approximately 3,300 lives and reduce societal costs by up to $128 million over ten years.The vaccine candidate was designed by Professor Sarah Gilbert of the University of Oxford\'s Pandemic Sciences Institute. It uses the same vaccine platform as the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which is estimated to have saved more than six million lives in 2021 alone.The Lassa Fever Coalition, led by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), is coordinating regional preparations to ensure equitable vaccine introduction. Virgil Lokossou, WAHO\'s Director of Health Services, described the trial, led by West African scientists, as a source of regional pride.CEPI has committed up to $24.9 million to support the University of Oxford\'s Lassa fever vaccine research.※Dame Sarah Catherine Gilbert is the laureate of the 5rd Sunhak Peace Prize.If you would like to learn more about her achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.→ https://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=571

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13 November 2026
Former AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina Named Recipient of Global Impact Award at Daily Times of N...

Tribune Online | 9.3. 2026● Summary- Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has been named among 30 \'Nigeria\'s Heroes\' selected by the Daily Times of Nigeria, the country\'s oldest newspaper, as part of its centenary celebrations.- Adesina will receive the \'Global Impact Award\' and is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the awards ceremony in Abuja.Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has been named the recipient of the \'Global Impact Award\' at the \'DTN@100 Heroes Awards\', organised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Daily Times of Nigeria.Bolaji Okusaga, Chairman of the DTN@100 Heroes Awards Committee, announced the names of approximately 30 honourees at a press conference in Abuja, including George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Adesina is also expected to deliver a keynote address at the awards ceremony.The committee stated that the recipients were selected through a process involving nominations, interviews with candidates, and verification of their achievements. The initial list of honourees includes governors, public officials, lawmakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.Founded in 1926, the Daily Times of Nigeria is the country\'s oldest newspaper. The publication plans to continue presenting awards through its centenary celebrations in June 2027 and to document the 100 selected Nigerians in the \'Nigeria Grand Book\'.※ Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is the laureate of the 3rd Sunhak Peace Prize.If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/kr/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=71

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12 November 2026
Global Citizen Festival Cancelled Due to Severe Weather, but Over $1 Billion in Commitments Remain

Global Citizen | 9.26. 2026● Summary- The 2026 Global Citizen Festival, scheduled for September 26 in New York City\'s Central Park, was cancelled for the first time in its history due to a forecast nor\'easter.- However, more than $1 billion in commitments were announced during the campaign, with an estimated 7.5 million people expected to benefit.The 2026 Global Citizen Festival, scheduled to take place on September 26 in New York City\'s Central Park, was cancelled for the first time in its history following forecasts of severe weather. The decision was made in consultation with the City of New York and NYC Parks. Nevertheless, Global Citizen stated that the campaign\'s achievements would remain intact.According to Global Citizen, citizens took 3.5 million actions in support of education, smallholder farmers, and clean energy during the six-week campaign. More than $1 billion in commitments were announced, including at the \'Global Citizen NOW: Impact Sessions\' held on September 23 alongside United Nations General Assembly Week and New York Climate Week.Major commitments included €96 million from Ireland to tackle child malnutrition between 2026 and 2030; approximately €710 million from the European Commission for migration, health, and humanitarian assistance; a $150 million partnership between the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Mandala Capital to support agricultural adaptation in Southeast Asia; and C$60 million from Canada for the Education Cannot Wait fund.In addition, the Rotary Foundation pledged $6 million to help 500,000 students stay in school, while We Care Solar set a goal of improving electricity access at 10,000 maternal and child healthcare facilities. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Ford Foundation were also among those making commitments.Global Citizen stated that these commitments would help 2 million children remain in school and benefit 7.5 million people, including smallholder farmers, women, young people, and Indigenous communities.※ Hugh Evans is the laureate of the 6th Sunhak Peace Prize.If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=971

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12 November 2026
Gavi, New “blockbuster” tuberculosis vaccines could save seven million lives by 2050

Gavi | 9.14. 2026● Summary- Gavi has released an analysis showing that next-generation tuberculosis (TB) vaccines, expected to be introduced from 2029, could save approximately 7.3 million lives between 2030 and 2050 and generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries.- On the same day, Gavi published its Early Market Shaping Roadmap for Novel TB Vaccines, emphasising the need to prepare vaccine supplies and secure funding well before the vaccines become available.Gavi has announced that next-generation tuberculosis (TB) vaccines, expected to be introduced from 2029, could save approximately 7.3 million lives and generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries between 2030 and 2050. These estimates are based on preliminary modelling by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), assuming 50% efficacy against TB disease and waning immunity over a ten-year period.In its Early Market Shaping Roadmap for Novel TB Vaccines, released on the same day, Gavi warned that governments and manufacturers must begin preparing now. Annual demand in low- and middle-income countries could average 86 million doses, with demand expected to peak during the initial rollout as countries with a high TB burden expand vaccination across multiple age groups.Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, said that new TB vaccines could become the \'next blockbuster immunisation tool\', but only if they are made available in sufficient, predictable and affordable quantities to the countries bearing the greatest burden of the disease. Gavi is already working with partners to secure the necessary supply.In 2024, an estimated 10.7 million people worldwide developed TB, and 1.2 million died from the disease. Approximately 77% of those deaths occurred in Gavi-supported countries. The BCG vaccine, which has been used for more than a century, protects infants and young children against severe forms of TB, but its effectiveness is more limited in adolescents and adults. New vaccine candidates aim to prevent pulmonary TB in adolescents and adults, with the first candidate potentially receiving regulatory approval by the end of the 2020s.The roadmap identifies three major risks: policy risks, where insufficient evidence could limit vaccination recommendations to high-risk groups; vaccination coverage risks arising from inadequate funding; and supply risks, as uncertainty over demand may cause manufacturers to delay investment. To address these challenges, Gavi plans to pursue three objectives: ensuring sufficient, timely and affordable vaccine supplies; expanding uptake through routine vaccination and catch-up campaigns; and securing a geographically diverse pipeline of vaccine candidates.The Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is the recipient of the 5th Sunhak Peace Prize.To learn more about Gavi’s contributions to peace through global immunization efforts, please click the link below for detailed information.→ https://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=570

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12 November 2026
Global Citizen Festival Returns to Central Park With Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kra...

The 2026 Global Citizen Festival, taking place in New York\'s Central Park on September 26, will feature spectacular performances by world-renowned artists such as TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and John Legend, alongside a new ticketing system. Attendees can earn points by taking \"action\" to solve social issues through the Global Citizen app and then enter the traditional free ticket draw. Alternatively, through a new method introduced this year, they can secure a guaranteed ticket on a first-come, first-served basis by reaching a point goal and making a $25 donation. The collected donations will be used to support the City Parks Foundation and homeless assistance programs. The festival\'s global campaign focuses on achieving three core goals: providing educational opportunities for 2 million children, strengthening food security for 1.5 million smallholder farmers, and supplying electricity to 2.5 million households through clean energy. Your $25 will go a long way in New York City. The raised funds will be directed to the City Parks Foundation to support free programs and community engagement activities in parks across all five boroughs, as well as organizations helping the homeless throughout the city. The first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show produced by Global Citizen helped raise $60 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. \"The lesson here is that extreme poverty can be overcome, and progress is a choice,\" said Hugh Evans, co-founder and CEO of Global Citizen. \"The question facing us and our leaders today is simple: Will we be the generation that finishes this task, or the generation that lets decades of progress slip away?\" Creating opportunities for 2 million children to attend school. The 2026 Global Citizen Festival campaign is calling on the governments of Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Spain, and Norway, along with corporations and philanthropists, to collectively pledge $100 million to provide education, sports, school meals, and healthcare for 2 million children. These funds will be used to support initiatives through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, Gavi, Education Cannot Wait, GPEI, and the Child Nutrition Fund. Supporting 1.5 million smallholder farmers who feed their communities. The 2026 Global Citizen Festival campaign is urging the governments of Spain, Norway, Ireland, and Kenya, as well as corporations and philanthropists, to jointly contribute $100 million to strengthen the food security of 1.5 million smallholder farmers in Africa and the Brazilian Amazon through IFAD and Amazônia+21\'s Rural Green Fund. Helping to supply electricity to 2.5 million households. The 2026 festival campaign builds on Global Citizen\'s \"Scale Up Renewable Energy in Africa\" campaign—which helped secure over €15.5 billion—and will focus on expanding clean energy and microgrids across vulnerable small island developing states and Indigenous communities in the Indo-Pacific region.※ Hugh Evans is the laureate of the 6th Sunhak Peace Prize. If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information. → http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=971

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31 August 2026
Akinwumi Adesina, make list as Daily Times unveils centenary heroes awards winners

Daily Times Nigeria has announced the winners across 29 categories for its centenary Heroes Awards.These awards are a key initiative celebrating the 100th anniversary of Daily Times Nigeria. They were established to honor individuals, institutions, and organizations that have contributed to the nation\'s political, economic, social, and corporate development through leadership, innovation, and service.In commemoration of its centenary, Daily Times Nigeria (DTN) has unveiled the primary winners of the \'Heroes Awards\' across 29 categories, chosen through public voting to recognize those who have driven national development. This year\'s honorees include Aliko Dangote (Business Icon of the Century), Jim Ovia (Change Agent of the Century), and Akinwumi Adesina (Global Impact Award), alongside distinguished politicians, public agencies, and leading corporations. Voting for certain categories, such as Financial Innovation, National Development, and Sustainability, will remain open until August 5. The final awards ceremony will be held in Abuja on September 3, where the winners will be officially enshrined in the \'Nigerian Book of Life\'.※ Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is the laureate of the 3rd Sunhak Peace Prize.If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/kr/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=71

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31 August 2026
Global Citizen x FIFA Successfully Hosts Final Halftime Show, Continuing Support for the FIFA Glo...

(source: Global Citizen)(source: Global Citizen)Madonna, Shakira + Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay performed at the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, which took place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, the final featured a Halftime Show, bringing together superstars for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture, and purpose, broadcast live around the world.The Halftime Show supported the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise USD $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide.WHAT IS THE FIFA GLOBAL CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND?The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is an initiative to expand access to quality education and sports for children worldwide. The Fund mobilises resources and partnerships to support grassroots organizations improving education outcomes, particularly for children in underserved communities.The Fund\'s four main messages are:▶ Education and Opportunity: Every child deserves access to quality education and the chance to thrive.▶ Sport as a Force for Change: The power of sport can transform lives, strengthen communities, and open pathways to education.▶ Partnership & Collaboration: The Fund brings together governments, companies, and communities to create sustainable impact.▶ Equity & Impact: Focused on underserved communities and inclusive education outcomes. (Details: FIFA https://www.fifa.com/en/global-citizen)Speaking on stage at Global Citizen NOW, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, said: “Last summer, I joined the Global Citizen Festival to announce a major partnership between FIFA and Global Citizen, and to reveal the cities that will host the first FIFA Club World Cup to be held in the US. Today, we are announcing the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a new initiative to raise money from philanthropies, businesses and the public to support global learning. I’m pleased to announce that one dollar from every ticket sold to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will go to the fund. Football unites the world, and over the coming years we will harness that unity to improve education for millions of children globally.”\"The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund represents a bold step towards a world where every child, no matter where they’re born, has access to education and opportunity. By harnessing the transformative power of football and music, we are going to raise $100 million. Together with our incredible partners FIFA, we’re investing in a better world where every child has the chance to thrive,\" said Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO, Global Citizen. (Details: The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund: Everything You Need to Know - Global Citizen)※ Hugh Evans is the laureate of the 6th Sunhak Peace Prize.If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=971

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30 July 2026
Gavi commits US$ 50 million to Bundibugyo Ebolavirus vaccines and outbreak response

Gavi commits US$ 50 million to Bundibugyo Ebolavirus vaccines and outbreak responseGavi | 5.29. 2026(Source: Gavi)▶ Gavi’s First Response Fund will make up to US$ 40 million available to enable accelerated access to investigational doses and, eventually, approved vaccines▶ A further US$10 million will support outbreak response and protection of routine immunisation services in impacted countries▶ Dr Sania Nishtar, Gavi CEO: “We need to act now to ensure that, once one or more vaccine candidates are ready, manufacturers are in a position to start producing doses at scale.”Geneva, 29 May 2026 – Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced it would make up to US$ 50 million available through its First Response Fund (FRF) to support the response to the ongoing Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak. Of the US$50 million investment, which is the highest amount that can be approved by the Gavi Chief Executive Officer without further approvals from the Gavi Board, up to US$ 40 million will be dedicated to accelerating vaccine access while a further US$ 10 million will be directed towards supporting outbreak response needs.“While we are some way off having a safe and effective vaccine against Bundibugyo virus, we need to act now to ensure that, once one or more vaccine candidates are ready, manufacturers are in a position to start producing doses at scale,” said Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. “Leveraging this allocation, Gavi will work closely with CEPI and partners to design the right incentives to achieve this goal, exploring all options including potential Advance Purchase Commitments. This effort, alongside ensuring emergency funds are on hand to support outbreak response and protect routine immunisation services in the communities impacted, is exactly what our First Response Fund was designed for.”Enabling vaccine accessThe First Response Fund is the only globally approved mechanism that allows “at-risk” financing for scaled-up production of vaccines under development. This means Gavi is able to make vital early investments even when development outcomes are uncertain. The US$ 40 million in immediate surge financing that has been approved today will enable manufacturers of the leading candidates of a vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus to directly commit to high-capacity manufacturing. This in turn will ensure that, as soon as clinical trials demonstrate positive outcomes, investigational vaccine doses* could be deployed rapidly to support outbreak response. Looking to the longer-term, Gavi will also provide incentives for manufacturers to adopt the fastest pathways towards WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and/or WHO Prequalification (PQ), which are critical global approvals that will enable the rapid use of these vaccines in future emergencies.In the coming weeks, Gavi will finalise the design of a financial mechanism that leverages the US$40 million FRF allocation to achieve these vaccine access goals, in close partnership with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) as well as WHO, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and UNICEF. The final design will take into account the characteristics of individual vaccine candidates and the needs of their manufacturers and may include mechanisms such as Advance Purchase Commitments. Work will also be undertaken to ensure successful candidates from African-based vaccine manufacturers can benefit from accelerated support through Gavi’s African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) initiative.In particular, close alignment with CEPI will ensure a coordinated approach to funding across the full continuum of vaccine development, production, licensing and delivery. CEPI plays a critical role as a “push” funder, enabling rapid research and development (R&D) steps and locking in the initial production of vaccine candidates for clinical trial purposes. Gavi, meanwhile, acts in a complementary “pull” capacity to ensure manufacturers can make higher-scale production and development investments faster, i.e. offering the financial incentive to accelerate all the steps towards EUL / PQ submission, while also providing financing to secure investigational doses that can be used for outbreak response (in alignment with WHO recommendations and regional and national response plans).Supporting outbreak responseIn addition to these investments, Gavi will also immediately release US$ 10 million to support countries and partners with outbreak response. This funding will support implementation of national outbreak response plans, including targeted investments to protect routine immunization, protect health care workers and ensure readiness for future vaccines. Gavi will work closely with countries, partners including Africa CDC, WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, and donors to ensure these investments complement other efforts. The Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is the recipient of the 5th Sunhak Peace Prize.To learn more about Gavi’s contributions to peace through global immunization efforts, please click the link below for detailed information.→ https://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=570

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10 July 2026
Gino Strada Remembered as a Guardian of Peace in Italian Schools and Streets

Bra2 Comprehensive School Named After Ilaria Alpi and Gino StradaBRA — On the morning of Saturday, May 9, the official naming ceremony of the Bra2 Comprehensive School, now dedicated to Ilaria Alpi and Gino Strada, was held in two locations: first at the Politeama Theater, and then on Via Brizio, in front of the Dalla Chiesa lower secondary school building.The Politeama Theater was filled with teachers, students, and families who wanted to take part in this meaningful moment for the entire school community and the local area. The ceremony was dedicated to the memory of Ilaria Alpi and Gino Strada and to the values they embodied: civic commitment, solidarity, peace, justice, and care for others.Many groups of students took part on stage. Some served as presenters, some sang, others performed, and some conducted interviews. It was a truly meaningful involvement of the entire student community.Principal Catia Multari said:“The former Bra2 Comprehensive School officially becomes the Ilaria Alpi and Gino Strada Comprehensive School: a name that represents courage, civic commitment, peace, justice, care for others, and the defense of human rights. This moving and well-attended naming ceremony brought together institutions, families, students, teachers, and citizens in a moment of great symbolic and human value.”Professor Multari concluded:“From today, we proudly carry a name that reminds us every day how important it is to educate young people in respect, awareness, solidarity, and critical thinking. My sincere thanks go to everyone who helped make this day special. The future of a school also depends on the values it chooses to represent.”After the institutional part of the ceremony, a commemorative plaque was unveiled on the wall of the school on Via Brizio. This was followed by refreshments offered to those present by the comprehensive school and prepared by students from the agri-food course at the CNOS-FAP Salesian Training Center in Bra.https://www.gazzettadalba.it/2026/05/listituto-comprensivo-bra2-intitolato-a-ilaria-alpi-e-gino-strada/＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿Gino Strada to Have a Street Named After Him Between Sesto San Giovanni and Cinisello BalsamoA street between Sesto San Giovanni and Cinisello Balsamo will be named after Gino Strada, the founder of Emergency.The naming ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m. The road connecting the parallel road of Viale Fulvio Testi in the Cinisello area with Via Giacomo Leopardi in Sesto San Giovanni will bear a plaque dedicated to “Gino Strada, surgeon and man of peace.”Gino Strada, who passed away on August 13, 2021, was born in Sesto San Giovanni and was a surgeon and humanitarian activist.After earning his degree in medicine and specializing in surgery, he worked in Italy and abroad, gaining extensive experience in war zones and humanitarian crisis settings, including with the International Red Cross.In 1994, he founded Emergency, an organization that provides free medical and surgical care to victims of war, landmines, and poverty. Over the years, the organization has built and operated hospitals, surgical centers, and assistance programs in several countries.Simonetta Gola, Gino Strada’s wife, will attend the naming ceremony and deliver remarks. The news was announced by the Municipality of Cinisello Balsamo.Mayor Giacomo Ghilardi said:“This decision is part of a broader path: that of a city that listens to and engages in dialogue with local associations, and recognizes the value of proposals that emerge from the community. The naming is an act of gratitude from the municipal administration toward a figure who, also through his humanitarian organization, left a profound mark and became a major point of reference.”https://www.sestonotizie.it/una-via-intitolata-a-gino-strada-tra-sesto-e-cinisello/※ Gino Strada is the laureate of the 2th Sunhak Peace Prize.If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=107

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14 May 2026
Ghanaian university unveils monument honouring Genocide victims

Ghana’s Ashesi University, on April 10 unveiled a monument on its campus, the first ever at an African university, in honour of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.The unveiling of the monument, which was witnessed by Rwanda’s Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana during his visit to Accra, saw him join Ashesi University’s Founder and President, Patrick Awuah, for the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.The monument also recognises the contribution of the Ghanaian contingent that served in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), under the leadership of (Rtd) Major General Henry Kwami Anyidoho. Despite orders to evacuate, he convinced the Ghanaian government to remain, helping save thousands of lives.“The country [Rwanda] now represents Africa’s hope, and proves that when people put their minds to something, they can achieve it,” Awuah said.Minister Nsengimana described the monument as a significant milestone, noting that Ashesi is “leading African academic institutions in raising awareness about this atrocious crime committed on our continent in the not-so-distant past.”“You are making a strong statement that the lives we lost in Rwanda, men, women, and children, matter to our shared Africanness and humanity,” he added.At the event, Major General Henry Kwami Anyidoho, former Deputy Force Commander of UNAMIR and leader of the Ghanaian contingent, joined fellow veteran peacekeepers in welcoming the initiative, highlighting Rwanda’s remarkable journey of recovery and resilience.The solemn gathering, according to the organisers, provided a space for reflection, remembrance, and solidarity, bringing together members of the Rwandan community, students, and invited guests to honour lives lost and reaffirm a shared commitment to peace, humanity, and justice.Reacting to the initiative via X, foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe noted the memorial is a symbol of solidarity between Rwanda and Ghana.“I wish to express the appreciation of the government of Rwanda to the Ashesi University in Ghana, and to its President Patrick Awuah, for erecting this memorial to honour the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, and to pay tribute to the Ghanaian contingent in Rwanda for its bravery,\" he wrote.※ Patrick Awuah is the laureate of the 6th Sunhak Peace Prize.If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=970

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Sunhak Peace Prize

Future generations refer not only to our own physical descendants
but also to all future generations to come.

Since all decisions made by the current generation will either positively
or negatively affect them, we must take responsibility for our actions.