ICJ Announces International Peace Prize To Dalai Lama, Acharya Lokesh Muni, Malala Yousafzai

• The International Council of Jurists has announced that the Dalai Lama, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni, and Malala Yousafzai are the recipients of the International Peace Prize.
• The prize is being awarded for their lifelong commitment to non-violence, interfaith dialogue, and advocacy for education and human rights.
• The award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Speakers’ Corner in London’s Hyde Park.

GG News Bureau
London, 8th Aug: The International Council of Jurists has announced that the prestigious International Peace Prize will be conferred upon three globally recognized figures: the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, the Dalai Lama; Jain Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni; and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai.

The announcement was made ahead of the “International March for Nuclear Disarmament and a Peaceful World,” scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London. The event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

According to the council, the Dalai Lama is being honored for his “lifelong commitment to non-violence, global peace, and universal compassion.” Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni is recognized for his work in “promoting interfaith dialogue, social reform, and moral leadership.” Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate, was selected for her “fearless advocacy of education, human rights, and her resilience in the face of extremism.”

Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala, President of the International Council of Jurists and convener of the march, stated, “At a time when the world is witnessing rising conflict and existential threats from nuclear weapons, we are proud to honour these three moral leaders who represent the best of humanity.”

The prize will be presented during the public gathering at Hyde Park. The event will also feature a one-minute silence to remember the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and is supported by numerous international human rights groups and civil society leaders.