Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been awarded the Outstanding Youth Peace Maker Prize 2020 by the Schengen Peace Foundation and the World Peace Forum
The Luxembourg Peace Prize is considered to be among the world’s most prestigious peace awards.
In recognizing Mr. Mwangi, the Schengen Peace Foundation described Mwangi as a devoted young Kenyan whose desire for social change and justice has made him stand out among many youths of his generation.
The organisation said Mwangi is one of the Kenyan youths recognised globally for his passion and excellence in photography that saw him shift into activism after witnessing Kenyans suffering first hand during the 2008 Post-Election Violence. He won international accolades for his photo-series that followed the violence and initiated a countrywide exhibition calling for Kenyans to learn from the past.
He is also the founder of Pawa254, a creative hub in Nairobi which offers space for various youth organizations in addition to hosting various events.
His courage and strong stand for justice and fight against corruption have been mentioned by the organisation as some of the key admirable characters that saw him get the prize.
The Luxembourg Peace Prize was first introduced by the Schengen Peace Foundation in 2012 and is meant to award outstanding peacemakers across the globe.
Every year, between eight to twelve awards are given out each year to organizations and individuals in categories ranging from peace activists to environmental peace.
