Equality and Peace Award Given to Akif Manaf

The "Equality and Peace Award" was presented to author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Akif Manaf at a ceremony organized by the Eyüp Branch of the Pir Sultan Abdal Cultural Association. Association President Hüseyin Güzelgül emphasized the importance of peace during the award presentation, stating that wars bring destruction while peace fosters brotherhood and coexistence. Before the ceremony, Manaf held a talk on "Peace Psychology," which attracted great interest from participants of various age groups.

Akif Manaf has previously received numerous peace awards both domestically and internationally. These include the 2025 International Peace Prize from the France-based International Peace Association, the Global Peace Prize from Sweden, and many awards from Turkey such as the Egeyön Peace Award, Peace with Nature Award, Global Peace Award, Peace Person of the Year Award, Peace Art Award, Peace and Human Rights Award, BULTÜRK Peace Award, Social Justice and Social Peace Award, Global Consciousness and Peace Award, Universal Brotherhood and Peace Award, Turkish World Peace Award, Freedom and Peace Award, Solidarity and Peace Award, Dialogue and Peace Award, Humanity for Peace Award, Unity and Peace Award, Women and Peace Award, Hope and Peace Award, Tolerance and Peace Award, Democracy and Peace Award, and the Nigeria-Turkey Friendship and Peace Awards.

Speaking at the ceremony, Manaf defined peace as rights, hope, tolerance, responsibility, freedom, awareness, and tranquility. He stated that global peace represents a situation where everyone receives love, respect, and appreciation, and is rewarded for their efforts. He described peace as a fair, balanced, and just order, adding that the stronger love, peace, justice, helpfulness, compassion, contentment, and happiness are in a society, the stronger peace will be.

Manaf's peace efforts are not limited to theoretical approaches but are also supported by concrete projects. In addition to his book "Peace Psychology," published in about twenty languages, he leads projects such as the "Healthy Living Village in Peace Project," "Peace Art Program," and "World Change Day for Sustainable Peace." These projects are considered key elements that make his peace activities valuable and extraordinary.

Manaf continues to contribute to the development of peace awareness at individual and societal levels through peace-themed talks in various countries, engaging with university students, academics, and civil society organizations. It is reported that he will persistently continue his activities for global peace in the future, particularly meeting with readers and peace volunteers in new countries where his book "Peace Psychology" is published.