Syrian Activist Bana al-Abed Nominated for 2025 Children's Peace Prize
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Syrian youth activist Bana al-Abed has been nominated for the 2025 International Children’s Peace Prize. The Dutch organization Kids Rights and the Global Childhood Forum selected her for this honor.
They are recognizing her work to raise global awareness about the suffering of Syrian children. As a young girl in Aleppo, Bana documented her life during the war's destruction, which made her internationally known.
The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child who bravely advocates for children's rights. The nomination highlights the ongoing impact of conflict on young people in Syria and around the world.