How a Japanese Leader Transformed the World’s View on Refugees

How a Japanese Leader Transformed the World’s View on Refugees

by STEVEN MUNCY 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, Southeast Asia World Refugee Day gives us reason to pause and reflect on the efforts of Ramon Magsaysay Awardee from Japan SADAKO OGATA, the first and, thus far, only female to serve as the United Nations High Commissioner...
Greatness of Spirit and Asian Pride Through Culture and the Arts

Greatness of Spirit and Asian Pride Through Culture and the Arts

The value of art and culture is immeasurable—it brings communities together and bridges the gap between cultures. It induces wonder, delight, and wisdom; pleasing the mind and the heart. Needless to say, art has a positive impact on our overall health and wellbeing,...
Pursuing a Sustainable Planet in Uttarakhand, India

Pursuing a Sustainable Planet in Uttarakhand, India

by SANJIV CHATURVEDI 2015 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, India Uttarakhand, an Indian Himalayan State, is abundantly rich in biodiversity because of its unique geographical location and topography, extending from tropical forests in the plain areas to alpine and glacial...
7 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Empowering Women One at a Time

7 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Empowering Women One at a Time

The Ramon Magsaysay Awardees and Sustainable Development Goals In 2015, the United Nations (UN) designed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a “shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for...