Anglican priest Fr. Michael Lapsley won the 2022 Niwano Peace Prize. He is the recipient of the prestigious Prize for his “relentless struggle against apartheid and social discriminations, his support for the liberation movement in South Africa and for his peacebuilding activities.” He is an Anglican missionary priest and social justice and anti-apartheid activist.
The award honors and encourages individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to inter-religious cooperation, furthering the cause of world peace.
The Committee writes that “Father Lapsley’s non-violent, multi-faith peacebuilding efforts and activities of healing based on restorative justice, dialogue, and reconciliation are continuing to contribute to the healing of South Africans as well as many others all over the world.”
Father Lapsley receives the Prize during the presentation ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, 14 June 2022.