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Pax Christi Peace Award 2021

Every two years Pax Christi presents an award to individuals or groups who have shown commitment to work for peace and social justice. This year the Award was given to Ellen Teague and John Williams In recent years the award has gone to Fr Joe Ryan, then Chair of Westminster J&P, Eleanor and Anna Marshall, peace & justice activists from Hallam Diocese, Nan Saeki, former Treasurer of Pax Christi and member of Middlesbrough J&P and Rev G Nagase of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist order. Full report of their nominations and their acceptance from Pat Gaffney

People Putting Peace Into Action

Peace – based on justice. A world where human rights are respected, basic needs are met, people feel safe and valued in their communities and we care for our common home

Reconciliation – a process which begins when people try to mend relationships – between individuals or whole countries after times of violence or dispute

Nonviolence – a way of living and making choices that respects others and offers alternatives to violence and war