“I recall coming to Yerevan for that initial meeting and Prize [Ceremony], and I didn’t know what to expect, but I’m so moved to see what everyone has accomplished, and I’m honored to be a part of the Initiative now. It is truly inspiring to witness how this cause has expanded its reach and has changed the lives of so many people around the world, maybe millions.”

Watch the speech of Dr. Eric Esrailian, Chief of the UCLA Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, Philanthropist, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Aurora Board Member and Co-Chair of the 2024 Aurora Prize Events, at the Aurora Prize Ceremony. In his address, he expressed deep gratitude to all friends and partners for their significant contributions and support and highlighted the impactful collaboration between the Aurora Prize and The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA, reflecting on their remarkable growth over the years.