
The prize consists of 100.000 euros which will allow Maggy to continue her work, and the official ceremony will take place in Paris on November 24. Maggy will receive the prize from Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General, and himself a recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace.
The Fondation Chirac Prize, started in 2009, is given to an individual in reward for his or her unique effort in situations of urgency. Alongside this prize, the Special Jury Prize awards a more publicly recognized figure, and this year the recipient is Louise Arbour, the former Chief Prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.
Friends of Humanity is particularly happy about this award, and we proudly remember Maggy's presence in our A Day To Share event in Geneva, on September 18. We would like to congratulate Maggy for this achievement and we have renewed enthusiasm in continuing our partnership with the Maison Shalom.
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