By NATION REPORTERFORMER Republican president Edgar Chagwa Lungu has launched a Peace and Humanitarian Recognition Awards to be presented annually to Africa’s unsung heroes and heroines during the commemoration of the International Day of Peace on September 21.The inaugural 2022 Awards will take place at a gala presentation evening in Lusaka, Zambia on November 11, 2022, when the World is commemorating the end of World War I.The Awards recognise the work of Africa’s unsung heroes and heroines and institutions who significantly contribute to promoting peace at the grassroots level and have been outstanding in promoting women’s rights, fighting gender-based violence, undertaking humanitarian and charitable works that change communities and impact the lives of people and the environment.In bringing to the spotlight these unsung heroes and heroines, the Foundation believes it will not only celebrate the people and or institutions to be awarded, but also help build a strong platform and positive attitude, amplify their voices […]
ECL launches peace, humanitarian awards
