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Survivor of Kim Jong Un's notorious North Korea prison cells wins global peace award in Seoul

Rev. Kenneth Bae, Interfaith leadership Award Winner at the just concluded 20119 Global Peace Convention in Seoul, South Korea. [Photo by JOE OMBUOR ]

The  19th Global Peace Convention (GPC) that ended in Seoul South Korea recently with a crescendo to mark the 100th anniversary of the Korean liberation movement climaxed with awards to honour six individuals singled out for their efforts to improve the lot of others.

Africa was proudly represented at the awards by Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist Dr. Amina Namadi Sambo, a mother of six who was recognized for her leadership in strengthening families with her NGO christened “I care women and youth initiative”.

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