American Red Cross Humanitarian Prize

The American Red Cross, in partnership with The Atlantic, is proud to announce the American Red Cross Humanitarian Prize. This annual prize, representing the highest honor awarded by the American Red Cross, will recognize the achievements of one or more individuals who exhibit extraordinary bravery and dedication to the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement by tangibly improving life and living conditions in the worlds most challenging regions.

The recipients of the inaugural 2008 American Red Cross Humanitarian Prize are:

• Mr. Younis Al Khatib, President, Palestine Red Crescent Society
•Dr. Noam Yifrach, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Magen David Adom in Israel

Messrs. Al Khatib and Yifrach are being honored for the historic work they have personally accomplished in establishing a formal, ongoing collaboration which has resulted in a more thoroughly integrated humanitarian response to the needs of Palestinians and Israelis. In addition to establishing ongoing collaboration, due to the remarkable efforts of these individuals, the Palestine Red Crescent Society and Magen David Adom were officially admitted to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in 2006. The American Red Cross is proud to honor their individual achievements forged through close, personal collaboration over a decades-old and often violence-torn divide between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples.




The first presentation of the American Red Cross Humanitarian Prize will be celebrated at an inaugural Luncheon to be held in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. This event will bring together approximately 300 distinguished leaders committed to the cause of peace and humanitarianism. Guests will include Administration officials, Members of Congress, diplomats, dignitaries, nonprofit and corporate supporters, and friends.

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