Gusi Peace Prize
| Gusi Peace Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | To honor contributions to global peace and progress |
| Location | Manila |
| Country |
Philippines 
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| Presented by | Gusi Peace Prize International |
| First awarded | 2002 |
| Website | www |
The Gusi Peace Prize is a private award given by the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, based in Manila, Philippines. The Gusi Peace Prize recognizes individuals and organizations who have contributed to global peace and progress through a wide variety of fields. The awards ceremonies are held yearly in Manila, Philippines, on the fourth Wednesday of November.
In addition to the award, the foundation is said to conduct charity and medical outreach in different provinces in the Philippines
The Gusi Peace Prize is referred to in Presidential Proclamation No. 1476 signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, declaring every fourth Wednesday of November as the 'Gusi Peace Prize International Friendship Day'.
The Gusi Peace Prize was founded by its now chairman Barry Gusi as a way to continue the work of his late father, Gemeniano Javier Gusi, said to be a World War II guerrilla who fought against the Japanese and later became a politician and human rights advocate.
The Gusi Peace Prize Foundation is non-stock, non-profit and non-secular. It is registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission in Manila, Philippines. Its main objective is to confer awards of recognition to individuals or groups who have contributed to peace and respect for human life and dignity. The foundation recognizes achievements in a wide range of fields.
"To honor individuals and organizations who have given exemplary contributions to Global Peace and Progress, through international brotherhood and friendship, and by using their God-given talents for the benefit of mankind; To champion human rights and maintain governance, democracy, equality, international peace and goodwill."
"A World of Peace and Prosperity due to The Gusi Peace Prize Ideals (Godliness-Unification-Service-Internationalism) totally embraced by all nations."
Human Rights
International Medical Surgical Response
Philosophy
Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Poverty Alleviation & Job Creation
International Diplomacy (United Nations)
Academe
Scientific Research (Pharmacology)
Medicine (Intensive Care, SARS and International Development)
Scientific Research ( Human Genome & Medical Systems Biology)
Medicine ; Academe & Research on Maxillo-facial Surgery ; and Internationalization of Medical Education
Youth leadership, promoting the Communist Indochinese Youth activities in Cambodia
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The awards were presented by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, at Meralco Theater on 22 November 2006.
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