London — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet and the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, awarded the prestigious International Peace Prize by the International Council of Jurists. The prize was given in recognition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's "lifelong commitment to non-violence, global peace, and universal compassion."
The International Council of Jurists bestowed the International Peace Prize on His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Jain Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai at the "International March for Nuclear Disarmament and a Peaceful World" event on August 9, 2025. The ceremony took place at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, London, England and it commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
According to the International Council of Jurists, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was awarded the International Peace Prize in honor of his "lifelong commitment to non-violence, global peace, and universal compassion." Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni is recognized for promoting interfaith dialogue, social reform, and moral leadership. Malala Yousafzai is recognized for her "fearless advocacy of education and human rights and her resilience in the face of extremism."
"At a time when the world is witnessing rising conflict and existential threats from nuclear weapons, we are proud to honour these three moral leaders who represent the best of humanity," said Dr Adish C. Aggarwala, the President of the International Council of Jurists.
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a non-governmental organisation based in London, England. Consisting of leading judges and lawyers from around the world, the ICJ strives to promote the rule of law and ensure human rights for all. it's purpose is "to ensure that people everywhere benefit equally from the rule of law and fully enjoy their human rights, and if those rights are violated, can seek and receive adequate remedies. To work for the progressive development and implementation of international human rights law and standards, in response to threats to human life and dignity. To assist judges, lawyers and prosecutors to be independent, impartial, and free to carry out their professional duties."
