Rajendra Senchurey, a Nepali peacemaker, has been selected as the winner of the ‘Books for Peace \u2013 International Awards 2020<\/strong>‘ for his contribution to promoting the culture of peace and a world without violence.<\/p>\n The award ceremony was organized on September 12 at the Academic Hall of the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome of Italy.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Senchurey could not attend the event due to travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n He has been working towards preserving humanity and peace among people across South Asian and European countries.<\/p>\n Rajendra is a Peacebuilding Trainer and Consultant; Peace, Conflict and Civil Resistance Educator; TJ Specialist; and Peace Ambassador.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n His expertise in interreligious harmony, preventing violent extremism, post-conflict justice, and peacebuilding fetched his merits during the award selection process.<\/p>\n Senchurey has published dozens of newspaper articles on peace and justice issues, making himself an independent contributor to peacebuilding.<\/p>\n Earlier, he was also nominated as an IEPS Ambassador by the Australian Institute for Economics and Peace for his contributions to art, culture, peace, and the social sector.<\/p>\n The Books for Peace Award is being organized by a group of associations including FUNVIC (Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Universit\u00e1ria Vida Crist\u00e3), Brazil Club UNESCO BFUCA-WFUCA Europe section, ANASPOL (National Association of Non- commissioned Local Police Agents), IADPES (International Academy Diplomatic Pax et Salus), and National Association of Justice of the Peace.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nOther winners of Books of Peace 2020 are:<\/h2>\n
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