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Aurora Welcomes Louise Richardson to the Prize Selection Committee

Aurora Welcomes Louise Richardson to the Prize Selection Committee Internationally acclaimed political scientist and expert in terrorism and counterterrorism joins the committee of extraordinary humanitarians

Global Humanitarian Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Stop the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh — Global Humanitarian Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Stop the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh
An international humanitarian airlift should be organized in Artsakh immediately, delivering food and other essentials to the local population and evacuating those whose life is endangered to safety

Young Aurora Finalists Champion Humanitarian Causes — Young Aurora Finalists Champion Humanitarian Causes
Three teams have now made it to the final of this year’s Young Aurora

Aurora Scholarship Recipients Meet Jamila Afghani — Aurora Scholarship Recipients Meet Jamila Afghani
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, in conjunction with the American University of Armenia (AUA), hosted an event that brought together students and alumni who are current and past recipients of the Aurora Scholarship

Jamila Afghani Awarded the 2022 Aurora Prize — Jamila Afghani Awarded the 2022 Aurora Prize
The Aurora Prize Laureate is honored with a US $1,000,000 award and a unique opportunity to continue the cycle of giving and support organizations that help people in need.

New Stamp Released in Honor of 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate Julienne Lusenge — New Stamp Released in Honor of 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate Julienne Lusenge
The fundraising stamp celebrates Congolese activist helping the victims of wartime sexual violence

2022 Aurora Prize Ceremony to Take Place in Venice in October — 2022 Aurora Prize Ceremony to Take Place in Venice in October
The weekend of special events will feature the Aurora Dialogues

2022 Aurora Prize Designated Organizations Announced — 2022 Aurora Prize Designated Organizations Announced
Aurora Humanitarians have selected non-profits which provide humanitarian relief, promote peace, defend human rights, facilitate access to medical care, and help distressed communities

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Aurora Prize — Nominations Now Open for 2024 Aurora Prize
Anyone can put forward a life-saving modern hero

2022 Aurora Humanitarians Announced in Yerevan — 2022 Aurora Humanitarians Announced in Yerevan
Aurora honors three modern-day heroes for giving access to education to girls and women in Afghanistan, liberating prisoners of war in Yemen, and defending human rights in Egypt

2022 Young Aurora — 2022 Young Aurora
The annual competition is presented by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative in partnership with the United World Colleges and with the participation of Teach for All and the African Leadership Academy

2021 Aurora Prize Laureate Julienne Lusenge — 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate Julienne Lusenge
Co-founder of Women's Solidarity for Inclusive Peace and Development (SOFEPADI) and Fund for Congolese Women (FFC) honored for helping the victims of wartime sexual violence

Aurora Co-Founder Vartan Gregorian’s Legacy Honored In New York City — Aurora Co-Founder Vartan Gregorian’s Legacy Honored In New York City
Guests paid tribute to the life of extraordinary humanitarian