Amma, has been honoured with the 2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the Michael Dukakis Institute for Leadership and Innovation (MDI) on the momentous occasion of Her 70th birthday. This award has been bestowed upon Amma in recognition of her remarkable contributions to global peace, spirituality, and compassion.
According to BGF and MDI, Amma’s profound spirituality, unwavering commitment to core values, and influential global leadership have earned her this esteemed accolade. Her dedication to traditional wisdom and spiritual principles perfectly aligns with the ideals of global unity and compassion.
During the 2023 G20 Summit in India, Amma served as the Chair of the Civil 20 Engagement Group, which comprises G20 civil society leaders. She embodied the G20 motto, ‘You are the Light,’ through her daily efforts to foster global unity, compassion, well-being, and a more just and sustainable Earth. Amma’s selflessness and dedication to justice and sustainability are helping to shape a more enlightened and compassionate world.
Former Governor of Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis, Chairman of the Boston Global Forum, expressed his admiration, stating, “We are profoundly honoured to recognize Amma as a World Leader for Peace and Security. Her tireless efforts to promote love, compassion, and global unity are truly exemplary. Amma’s legacy will continue to inspire our collective journey towards a more harmonious world, perfectly aligning with the AIWS initiative.”
Amma joins a prestigious list of past recipients of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award, including notable figures such as Ursula Von der Leyen, President of European Commission, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President of European Commission, among others. Amma’s recognition as a World Leader for Peace and Security is a testament to her enduring commitment to global unity, compassion, and the betterment of the world. Her legacy will continue to inspire and guide humanity towards a more harmonious and compassionate future.
