Brazilian Indigenous Leader Awarded 43rd Niwano Peace Prize

Brazilian Indigenous Leader Awarded 43rd Niwano Peace Prize

On March 10, 2026, the Niwano Peace Foundation announced that Benki Piyãko, a prominent spiritual leader of the Ashaninka people, will receive the 43rd Niwano Peace Prize.

orgNiwano Peace Foundation
personBenki Piyãko
otherAshaninka
event43rd Niwano Peace Prize

Based in Brazil's Apiwtxa Indigenous Territory, Piyãko is celebrated for his dedicated work in environmental protection and the preservation of Indigenous culture.

locationBrazil
locationApiwtxa Indigenous Territory

Through his Yorenka Tasorentsi Institute, he has led initiatives in sustainable land management and reforestation, effectively mobilizing youth to protect the Amazon rainforest.

orgYorenka Tasorentsi Institute
locationAmazon rainforest

The ceremony will take place on May 12, 2026, in Tokyo.

locationTokyo

This recognition underscores the increasing global awareness that Indigenous knowledge is a cornerstone for combating climate change and protecting our collective future.

conceptclimate change
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Who is the recipient of the 43rd Niwano Peace Prize?

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Benki Piyãko

What is the primary purpose of the Yorenka Tasorentsi Institute?

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To promote sustainable land management and environmental restoration

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May 12, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan

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His integration of Indigenous culture with environmental protection

What does the Niwano Peace Prize honor?

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Contributions to inter-religious cooperation and world peace

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