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Join us in fostering global harmony and celebrating those who embody the spirit of unity and human fraternity

Join us in fostering global harmony and celebrating those who embody the spirit of unity and human fraternity

Nominees are from all parts of the world and from all walks of life

2024 Honorees

The honorees of the 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity are: Organizations Nahdlatul Ulama & Muhammadiyah, Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, and Sister Nelly Leon Correa

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Pursuit of harmony
& human fraternity

Only eligible nominators can nominate candidates for the award

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Eligible Nominators

Members of Governments; Current & former Heads of State

Members of Parliaments

Presidents of Supreme Courts

Members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity

United Nations Senior Executives

Heads of International NGOs

University Presidents

Past Honorees of Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

Influential Figures; Spiritual Leaders; Intellectuals

Members of Governments; Current & former Heads of State

Members of Parliaments

Presidents of Supreme Courts

Members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity

United Nations Senior Executives

Heads of International NGOs

University Presidents

Past Honorees of Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

Influential Figures; Spiritual Leaders; Intellectuals

Please note that self-nominations are not accepted

In The News

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Wednesday, 14 February, 2024

ZAYED AWARD FOR HUMAN FRATERNITY AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI SIGN MOU AHEAD OF LAUNCH OF JOINT PROGRAM ‘SOUNDS OF HUMAN FRATERNITY’

Thursday, 08 February, 2024

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Convenes Young Leaders and High-Level Experts from Around The World In Second Annual Roundtable

Monday, 05 February, 2024

Under UAE President's Patronage: Abdullah bin Zayed Attends Zayed Fraternity Ceremony Recognizing Honorees

Friday, 02 February, 2024

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Announces 2024 Honorees: Organizations Nahdlatul Ulama & Muhammadiyah, Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, and Sister Nelly Leon Correa

Friday, 02 February, 2024

ZAYED AWARD FOR HUMAN FRATERNITY AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI SIGN MOU AHEAD OF LAUNCH OF JOINT PROGRAM ‘SOUNDS OF HUMAN FRATERNITY’

Friday, 02 February, 2024

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Convenes Young Leaders and High-Level Experts from Around The World In Second Annual Roundtable

Friday, 02 February, 2024

Under UAE President's Patronage: Abdullah bin Zayed Attends Zayed Fraternity Ceremony Recognizing Honorees

Friday, 02 February, 2024

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Announces 2024 Honorees: Organizations Nahdlatul Ulama & Muhammadiyah, Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, and Sister Nelly Leon Correa

The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

CEREMONIES

2024 award ceremony

2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Ceremony

Watch highlights from the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2024 ceremony at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, featuring this year’s honorees - Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, Sir Professor Magdi Yacoub, Sister Nelly Leon Correa - as well as performances from renowned musician Tokio Myers and Abu Dhabi Children’s Choir, and the presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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2023 award ceremony

2023 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Ceremony

Hosted at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, The Community of Sant’Egidio and Ms. Shamsa Abubakar Fadhil, known in her community as ‘Mama Shamsa,’ co-recipients of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2023, were presented their award in a ceremony celebrating human fraternity on February 4, the International Day of Human Fraternity.

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2022 award ceremony

2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Ceremony

Hosted at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, Their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan and Haitian humanitarian organization FOKAL (Foundation for Knowledge and Liberty) were honored in a private ceremony for their work exemplifying human fraternity.

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2021 award ceremony

2021 Award Ceremony: A Celebration Of Human Fraternity

Hosted at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the place where the Document on Human Fraternity was launched, the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity celebrates individuals or entities who are building bridges, connecting divided people, and strengthening human relationships to foster peace, coexistence, and inclusivity for all

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2019 Human Fraternity Ceremony

2019 Human Fraternity Ceremony

Hosted at the Founder’s Memorial, in Abu Dhabi, The Human Fraternity Meeting was a celebration of the historic signing of the Document on Human Fraternity between the Head of the Catholic Church His Holiness Pope Francis, and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb

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