Overview of the “SAKAI Peace Contribution Award”
As Sakai City was designated by the national government as SDGs* Future City in June 2018, the city's whole administration has been implemented from the perspective of SDGs. The Sakai Peace Contribution Award honors the organizations that contribute to the realization or maintenance of world peace and the achievement of SDGs. The candidates should also have ties to Sakai City.
*SDGs is the abbreviation for Sustainable Development Goals, which were adopted at the UN Summit in 2015 with the aim to achieve them by 2030. Their principle is "No one is left behind".
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.