Award for Peace at Remarque for Specialists in Global Legal Affairs - International Law Scholars Awarded Remarque Peace Prize
Celebratory Thursdays: Remarque Peace Prize for Internationally Acclaimed Legal Scholar
Get ready for a knowledge-packed Thursday as esteemed British-French legal scholar and author, Philippe Sands, secures the Erich-Maria-Remarque Peace Prize in the delightful city of Osnabrück. Presented with a hefty 25,000 euro sum, the honors will be bestowed upon Sands next week, as confirmed by a spokesperson representing the city.
This renowned legal eagle has made a name for himself as a professor at University College London and a visiting professor at the prestigious Ivy League university, Harvard. In addition to teaching, Sands also dabbles in legal work for the International Court of Justice and other international courts, advocating for justice on a global scale.
The Family Legacy
In his gripping book "Return to Lemberg," Sands shares the extraordinary tale of his grandfather, who miraculously evaded the grim clutches of Nazi Germany after their 1938 annexation of Austria. The literary jury chairwoman, Susanne Menzel-Riedl, president of the University of Osnabrück, acknowledges that Sands' book affords a stirring exploration of the legal concepts such as "genocide" and "crimes against humanity".
The illustrious Osnabrück Mayor, Katharina Pötter (CDU), hails Sands as a beacon of light in an increasingly globalized world. Sands' staunch dedication to international law serves as a touchstone for right and wrong, demonstrating what's at stake when these vital tenets are threatened.
Premium Prize for "Trialog" Project
This year's special prize, worth 5,000 euros, will find its fortunate recipient in the "Trialog" project by Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann. Ever since the Hamas terrorist militia savagely attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, these dynamic duo has been trekking from school to school across Germany, discussing the intricate Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As Jewish-Israeli and Muslim-Palestinian individuals with a direct stake in this tumultuous quandary, they draw upon their personal experiences to share the emotional turmoil that accompanies this divisive conflict and offer enlightened perspectives to its students.
Since its inception in 1991, the city of Osnabrück has handed out the peace prize, christened after the city-born writer Erich Maria Remarque, biannually. This year symbolizes the 17th iteration of this prestigious award.
- Osnabrück
- Philippe Sands
- University College London
- Harvard
- International Court of Justice
- Lemberg
- Jewish-Israeli
- Muslim-Palestinian
- Hamas terrorist militia
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- Trialog project
- Community aid could be catalyzed by Philippe Sands' received winnings from the Erich-Maria-Remarque Peace Prize, potentially funneled towards education-and-self-development programs in the less favored regions.
- Personal-growth opportunities could be extended to students participating in the Trialog project, as Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann share their unique perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, fostering learning and understanding among future generations.
