SATV Kathmandu, Nov 19: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has bagged the Sydney Peace Prize for this year.  

The human welfare organization was selected for the award in recognition of its humanitarian work and advocacy for peace amidst global conflicts, according to the University of Sydney.    

Secretary General of the IFRC, Jagan Chapagain, received the Australia’s international prize for peace, which recognises leading global voices.   

The award was handed over amidst a function at the Sydney Town Hall on Monday.    

The Sydney Peace Prize is Australia’s international prize for peace, awarded by the Sydney Peace Foundation at the University of Sydney. The Prize recognises leading global voices that promote peace, justice and nonviolence.