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Aurora Prize

Julienne Lusenge: 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate

Her boundless courage and tireless activism have shone a light on the desperate plight of thousands of Congolese women subjected to horrific sexual abuse amidst the civil war in the country, exposing the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.

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

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Reviving Together: 2021 Aurora Prize Ceremony
The main events of the Aurora weekend were held on the San Lazzaro Island

2021 Aurora Prize Events in Venice
World-famous humanitarians and philanthropists gathered together to honor modern-day heroes

2021 Aurora Humanitarians Announced
The Initiative honors five outstanding activists, doctors and human rights defenders

2022 Aurora Prize Nominations Are Open
Time to put forward inspiring heroes from across the globe

The Breaker of Chains
Grégoire Ahongbonon has helped thousands of people with mental illness in West Africa

Defender of Peasants
Colombian human rights activist Ruby Castaño helps landless peasants stand their ground

Staff, Stuff, Space, and Systems
Dr. Paul Farmer’s quest to bring healthcare to the poorest communities

A Fearless Advocate Raising Feminists in Congo
Human rights activist Julienne Lusenge has dedicated her life to empowering survivors of sexual violence

Feeding the Hungry in Yemen
Yemeni physician Ashwaq Moharram provides life-saving support to the starving population of Hodeida

Tribute to Vartan Gregorian and 2021 Aurora Humanitarians Announcement
On April 24, 2021, an event dedicated to celebrating Vartan Gregorian’s exceptional life took place at the Matenadaran

Nominations Close for the 2022 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
Hundreds of people from across the globe have nominated 591 unique candidates

Aurora to Honor the Spirit of Humanity in Venice
The events in Italy will highlight the universal values of gratitude and unity

Aurora Prize

Julienne Lusenge: 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate

Reviving Together: 2021 Aurora Prize Ceremony

2021 Aurora Prize Events in Venice

2021 Aurora Humanitarians Announced

2022 Aurora Prize Nominations Are Open

The Breaker of Chains

Defender of Peasants

Staff, Stuff, Space, and Systems

A Fearless Advocate Raising Feminists in Congo

Feeding the Hungry in Yemen

Tribute to Vartan Gregorian and 2021 Aurora Humanitarians Announcement

Nominations Close for the 2022 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity

Aurora to Honor the Spirit of Humanity in Venice