June 2020
European Institute of Peace Chair and Emmy-winning journalist join acclaimed leaders to jury the Global Pluralism Award
Ottawa, Canada – June 4, 2020 – Kim Ghattas, Emmy-winning journalist; the Honourable Ratna Omidvar, Canadian Senator; Ambassador Annika Söder, Chair of the European Institute of Peace; and Bishop Precious Omuku, Archbishop of Canterbury’s Special Representative on Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa, are among the new jurors of the Global Pluralism Award. The jury of international leaders, chaired by the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, former Canadian Prime Minister, will select the winners of the 2021 Global Pluralism Award.
April 2020
Champions of pluralism are now more important than ever! Global Pluralism Award submissions are being accepted through to June 30, 2020.
April 15, 2020 (Ottawa, Canada) – Given the unprecedented crisis of COVID-19 and the disruptions and uncertainty it has caused for so many organizations and individuals, the deadline for submissions to the Global Pluralism Award is now extended to June 30, 2020.
The Award, presented by the Global Centre for Pluralism, recognizes and supports individuals, corporations, academics, civil society and governments from around the world that are working in creative and high-impact ways to build societies where everyone belongs. Three winners are chosen by an independent, international Jury chaired by the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, former Prime Minister of Canada to share a prize pool totalling $150,000 CAD. The Centre seeks to amplify the winners’ work with media opportunities, new partnerships, mentorship and other supports.
March 2020
Connection and compassion in times of crisis: A letter about COVID-19
Like many of our peer organizations around the world, over the past week, the Global Centre for Pluralism has put in place several measures to help ‘flatten the curve’ of COVID-19, and support the heroic efforts of medical teams and front-line responders at this unprecedented juncture in our history.
March 2020
Help Us Find the Next Global Pluralism Award Winners! Submissions now being accepted for the 2021 Awards
March 3, 2020 (Ottawa, Canada) – Individuals and organizations that are doing exceptional work to build thriving, diverse societies are sought for the 2021 Global Pluralism Award, presented by the Global Centre for Pluralism. Submissions are now being accepted until June 30, 2020.
January 2020
Bishops Appeal for the Resumption of Peace Processes in Colombia, request adequate protection for Leyner Palacios Asprilla
VATICAN NEWS – In light of escalating conflict in Colombia’s Pacific region, the country’s Catholic Bishops have issued an appeal to the National Government. The Bishops are calling for a return to peace processes and for the protection of communities and social leaders, including 2017 Global Pluralism Award winner Leyner Palacios Asprilla. Leyner is a community leader in the municipality of Bojayá, in Chocó, and Secretary General of the Interethnic Truth Commission for the Pacific Region.