SAKAI Peace Contribution Award

Overview of the “SAKAI Peace Contribution Award”

Through the “SAKAI Peace Contribution Award,” activities in the Asia Pacific region are emphasized from Sakai City’s historical background of development through trade with the Asia Pacific region, and also from the perspective of contributing to the development of Sakai City and surrounding areas by expanding its peace-building efforts in surrounding regions. Moreover, the award helps us to better strengthen the base for protecting basic rights and freedoms that should be naturally enjoyed by all people, and for realizing an economically, mentally and culturally affluent society of positive peace.

1 Promoting unrestricted interchange of people, goods and information

In presenting the “SAKAI Peace Contribution Award,” activities and efforts toward the promotion of unrestricted interchange of people, goods and information will be actively assessed and encouraged by making an economically, mentally and culturally affluent society with the aim of stopping confrontation and conflict before they begin.

2 Promoting the guarantee and enhancement of freedom, autonomy and independence

In presenting the “SAKAI Peace Contribution Award,” activities and efforts to guarantee and enhance freedom, autonomy and independence are actively assessed and encouraged by transforming opposing viewpoints and differences of opinion into a diverse coexistence with the aim of creating a freer and more tolerant age.

3 Promoting realization of a universal society and community

In presenting the “SAKAI Peace Contribution Award,” activities and efforts toward the realization of a universal society and a community that guarantees individuals the opportunity to pursue their rights, dignity and potential with the aim of promoting positive peace and preventing confrontation and conflict are actively assessed and encouraged.