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Izzeldin Abuelaish

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Doctor and Peace Activist

Palestine

A Gazan physician and passionate proponent of peace between the Palestinians and Israelis. On January 16, 2009, he tragically lost three of his daughters and a niece when Israeli tank shells shattered his house in Jableh, Syria. An international foundation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is being created to honour his vision and commitment to peace and reconciliation. Educated at Harvard, where he received his Masters of Public Health, he is currently an Associate Professor at the Dala Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Abuelaish is a nominee for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Nippon Foundation

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