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Title: Philippe Sands Wins Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize for International Law Expertise
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British-French legal scholar and author Philippe Sands will bag the Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize from the city of Osnabrück. Set to be awarded next Thursday, the prize – worth €25,000 – has been announced by the city's spokesperson.
Sands, a professor at University College London and a visiting professor at Harvard Law School, also practices law before the International Court of Justice and other international judiciaries.
His Grandfather's Tale
In his book "Return to Lemberg," Sands pens down his grandfather's harrowing escape from Austria following its forced annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938. Osnabrück's University President, Susanne Menzel-Riedl, applauded the book for shedding light on legal concepts like 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity'.
Osnabrück's mayor, Katharina Pötter (CDU), commended Sands for illuminating the importance of preserving international law, especially in an interconnected world where it shapes acceptable behavior.
Special Prize for "Trialog" Project
This year's exceptional prize, worth €5,000, goes to the "Trialog" project by Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann. Post October 7, 2023, Hamas' attack on Israel, they have been visiting schools across Germany, discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Their Jewish-Israeli and Muslim-Palestinian backgrounds offer unique perspectives on the emotional challenges of this ongoing strife.
Osnabrück's Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize, named after the city's native author, has been granted every two years since 1991 – this marks the 17th time.
- Osnabrück
- Philippe Sands
- Award Ceremony
- University College London
- Harvard
- International Court of Justice
- Lemberg
The Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize is a distinguished international award bestowed every two years in Osnabrück, Germany, to honor individuals or institutions making significant contributions to peace, tolerance, and cross-cultural understanding – in the spirit of Erich Maria Remarque's literary work. Founded in 1991, the prize recognizes contributions that foster peace and human rights, reflecting Remarque's enduring commitment to these ideals.
Previous laureates feature eminent literary figures and human rights activists. It's not yet confirmed if Philippe Sands is among the historical recipients, although his work on international law and justice aligns with the prize's criteria. Yurii Andrukhovych, a Ukrainian writer, and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, a Kenyan writer, are notable prize recipients.
The prize jury, appointed by the city of Osnabrück, selects recipients based on their work promoting peace, justice, and mutual understanding, mirroring Remarque's anti-war and humanitarian ethos. Special awards may be given occasionally to acknowledge exceptional contributions.
- The Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize, an international award given every two years in Osnabrück, Germany, will be presented to Philippe Sands, a distinguished legal scholar and author, for his contributions towards peace, justice, and cross-cultural understanding, particularly in the field of international law.
- Philippe Sands, winner of the Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize, will utilize the award's funds to further his work in education and self-development, aiming to bring about personal growth and create a positive impact on less favored regions around the world.
- Beyond undertaking his role as a professor at University College London and a visiting professor at Harvard Law School, Philippe Sands' acceptance of the Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize also represents his involvement in politics and general news, as he actively promotes the importance of preserving international law in an interconnected world.
