Recently 4 persons belonging to United Nations were awarded 'Diwali - Power of One'.

Recently 4 persons belonging to United Nations were awarded 'Diwali - Power of One'.

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Category : Awards Published on: December 16 2023

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  • 'Diwali - Power of One' in December 2023 The award has been awarded to 4 individuals.
  • These 4 individuals have been associated with the United Nations in the past.
  • Among them is former Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
  • Apart from him there are 3 other diplomats.
  • Their names are Mirsada Kolakovic, Kim Sook and Miroslav Lajak.
  • The award was presented at the 2023 Diwali Stamp – The Power of One Award ceremony organised by the USA.
  • 'Diwali - Power of One' Award to be Oscar of Diplomacy' Is also called.
  • Ban was the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations.
  • He served two terms as the world's top diplomat from January 2007 to December 2016.
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