Alan Cranston Peace Award for Jayantha Dhanapala
[April 8, 2002 - 9.00 GMT]

UN Under Secretary General Jayantha Dhanapala, who heads the UN Disarmament Department, is to be honoured with the Alan Cranston Peace Award of the San Francisco based Global Security Institute. 

Founded in 1914 by Senator Alan Cranston, the Global Security Institute works to achieve incremental steps that enhance security and lead to the global elimination of nuclear weapons. 

The award honours visionary leaders who, through their efforts, demonstrate exemplary service in eliminating weapons of terror. 

The Institute says that Dhanapala has for 30 years been steadfast in his dedication to global peace and security and has made countless contributions in strengthening the international arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament regime. 

The award will be presented at a ceremony on April 16 at the United Nations in New York.

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Last Updated Date: April 8, 2002  - 9.00 GMT.