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Aurora Prize

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.

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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

Aurora Announces Projects Funded with 2022 Prize Funds — Aurora Announces Projects Funded with 2022 Prize Funds
2022 Laureate Jamila Afghani has chosen the organizations that help IDPs, promote peace, and empower women

Chronicles of Aurora Showcased in the Matenadaran — Chronicles of Aurora Showcased in the Matenadaran
The manuscript’s newest illustrations were created by the museum’s art studio students

Statement of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative on the Passing of Benjamin Ferencz — Statement of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative on the Passing of Benjamin Ferencz
Aurora mourns the death of Benjamin Ferencz, world famous peace and human rights activist who joined the Selection Committee of the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity as its Honorary Co-Chair in 2019

From the Children of Venice to the World — From the Children of Venice to the World
The performance was accompanied by a special video mapping illustrated with excerpts of Armenian manuscripts and a special art piece of 17th century

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

Jamila Afghani: “Aurora proves that humanity is still alive” — Jamila Afghani: “Aurora proves that humanity is still alive”
Jamila Afghani’s touching, inspiring and hope-filled Aurora Prize acceptance speech

Video: 2022 Aurora Prize Ceremony in Venice — Video: 2022 Aurora Prize Ceremony in Venice
The 2022 Aurora Prize Ceremony took place on San Lazzaro Island in Venice, Italy, on October 15, 2022

Conversation With Aurora Co-Founder Dr. Noubar Afeyan — Conversation With Aurora Co-Founder Dr. Noubar Afeyan
Participants learnt about Aurora’s crucial contribution to tackling the most acute ongoing crises across the world

2022 Aurora Prize Ceremony in Venice — 2022 Aurora Prize Ceremony in Venice
Moving event celebrates the best of humanity

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

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