Prof. Miriam Coronel Ferrero, Chairperson of Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), received the N-Peace 2014 Award in the category “Campaigning for Action: Women and Men Mobilizing for Peace” in a ceremony held on 24 October 2014 in Bangkok. The category recognizes mobilization and advocacy efforts which resulted in the advancement of women, peace and security issues.
N-Peace (Engage for Peace, Equality, Access, Community and Empowerment) is a multi-country initiative managed by UNDP with support from Au said to further the women, peace and security agenda and promote broader conflict prevention and peace building work in the Asia.
(Left photo): Prof. Ferrer (right) receives the N-Peace Award 2014 plaque from Ms. Luz Méndez of Guatemala is president of the Advisory Board of Unión Nacional de Mujeres Guatemaltecas. (Right photo) Prof. Ferrer (4th, L), accompanied by (from left) Second Secretary Ms. Princess Tomas-Tayao (Philippine Embassy, Bangkok), Ms. Irene Santiago (N-Peace 2013 awardee), Ms Alma Evangelista (UNDP Philippines), Ms. Jasmin Nario-Galace (Executive Director, Center for Peace Education, Miriam College) and Retired General Emmanuel Bautista (former Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff) who attended the awarding ceremony.
