Award for Expertise in International Law - International Law Experts Receive Remarque Peace Prize Award
Headline: PhD Jursuit Philippe Sands Bagging Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize in Osnabrück Next Week
But what's the big deal about this accolade, you ask? Let's dive in!
The Scene:Next Thursday, British-French legal eagle Philippe Sands will receive the Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize in the quaint German city of Osnabrück. You might wonder, "Who is this guy and what's so special about this honor?" Well, buckle up, because we've got all the juicy details!
Meet Philippe Sands:Professor of law at University College London and a visiting professor at Harvard, this international legal guru also dabbles in practicing law before the International Court of Justice and other international courts. But he's not just an expert in international law; he's also a prolific author—his most notable work, "Return to Lemberg," narrates the story of his grandfather who managed to escape Austria's forced annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938.
His Grandfather's Story:Sands delves deep into the legal concepts of "genocide" and "crimes against humanity" in his book, which caught the attention of Osnabrück's jury chairwoman Susanne Menzel-Riedl, president of the University of Osnabrück. No stranger to recognizing those who promote peace and international understanding, the city of Osnabrück has been handing out the Remarque Peace Prize every two years since 1991, named after the city's native author, Erich Maria Remarque, best known for the World War I classic, All Quiet on the Western Front.
Special Prize for "Trialog" Project:This year's special prize, worth 5,000 euros, goes to the "Trialog" project by Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann. As Israel grapples with the aftermath of Hamas' terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, these dynamic duo have been visiting schools across Germany, sharing their personal experiences and perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With their Jewish-Israeli and Muslim-Palestinian backgrounds, they speak from the heart and shed light on the emotional challenges faced by people caught in the crossfire.
The Takeaway:So there you have it! The Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize isn't just any ordinary award; it honors outstanding work that promotes international understanding and peace. And next Thursday, Philippe Sands will be joining the ranks of those who have received this prestigious accolade, reminding us all of the importance of safeguarding international law and institutions, especially in times of turmoil and conflict.
Sources:
- German city of Osnabrück: https://www.osnabrueck.de/
- Laureates of the Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize: https://www.remarque-friedenspreis.de/preistrager.html
- The Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize, honoring international understanding and peace, will be awarded to Professor Philippe Sands for his contributions in education-and-self-development and personal-growth, as he delves into issues like genocide and crimes against humanity in his book "Return to Lemberg."
- In an effort to promote learning and foster growth among future generations, the special prize of the Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize, worth 5,000 euros, will be given to Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann for their Trialog project, which focuses on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, providing a platform for education-and-self-development and personal-growth by sharing their diverse experiences and perspectives from both Jewish-Israeli and Muslim-Palestinian backgrounds.
