Honor - Peace Prize goes posthumously to peace activist
The Hessian Peace Prize 2023 will be presented for the first time posthum at a ceremony hour on Monday (11:00 am) at the Landtag in Wiesbaden - and that is to the Canadian-Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver. The justification stated that she had dedicated more than half a century with all her heart to peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians in various organizations and projects.
Silver was born in 1949 in Winnipeg, Canada. The statement from the Landtag mentioned that she first went to Israel in 1968 and later moved there with her husband and their two sons. In the terror attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, the kibbutz where she lived was one of the first targets of the terrorists. Silver was also killed. The Peace Prize is endowed with 25,000 Euros and is to be received in lieu of one of her sons.
- Despite the ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Palestinian territories, Vivian Silver remained a steadfast advocate for peace.
- The Hesse Parliament decided to honor Silver with the Peace Prize 2023, recognizing her lifelong commitment to reconciliation.
- Europeans from various nations will gather in Wiesbaden for the ceremony, paying tribute to Silver's honorable legacy and impact.
- The terrorist attack by Hamas in October 2023 was a tragic reminder of the fragility of peace, claiming the life of Vivian Silver and causing devastation to the kibbutz where she lived.
- The landmark ceremony for the Peace Prize 2023 will not only serve as a tribute to Vivian Silver but also as a commitment to continue her mission of fostering peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
- The 25,000 Euro Peace Prize award will serve as a testament to Vivian Silver's dedication to the pursuit of peace in Israel and the Palestinian territories, ensuring her memory and legacy live on.
