- Bangladeshi Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus was conferred the ‘Lamp of Peace of Saint Francis ‘ award.
- He was awarded by the Vatican at the historical Papal Basilica of Assisi in Italy for his contribution towards establishing peace and harmony.
- The award is a recognition for distinguished work by an individual for promoting peace and dialogue among people.
About the Lamp of Peace Award
- The Lamp of Peace was first presented in 1981 to Polish trade union leader Lech Walesa. Other recipients include Pope John Paull II, the Dalai Lama, Saint Teresa of Calcutta and former Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
- The award is a replica of a glass oil lamp that burns at the side of the grave of Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order behind the peace prize.
