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Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons, Announces Sahil Shah as Winner of the 2021 Gorbachev/Shultz, Voices Youth Award

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons selects Sahil Shah as the 2021 Gorbachev/Shultz, Voices Youth Award Winner in recognition of his outstanding efforts to help abolish nuclear weapons.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons selects Sahil Shah as the 2021 Gorbachev/Shultz, Voices Youth Award Winner in recognition of his outstanding efforts to help abolish nuclear weapons.
  • The award honors the legacy of former U.S.S.R. PresidentMikhail Gorbachevand formerU.S.A.Secretary of StateGeorge Shultzin their efforts for nuclear disarmament.
  • The first Voices Youth Award was given to Kehkashan Basu, President and Founder of Green Hope Foundation last year.
  • Sahil will accept the award on August 6, at 9AM, PDT during a Voices webinar .

Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Opens Nominations for the Second Annual Voices Youth Award 2021

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Monday, April 12, 2021
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b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Second Annual Voices Youth Award will be given to a youth who, or organization which has pioneered or been part of exemplary programs and actions to engage youth in the local, regional or global movement to abolish nuclear weapons.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Second Annual Voices Youth Award will be given to a youth who, or organization which has pioneered or been part of exemplary programs and actions to engage youth in the local, regional or global movement to abolish nuclear weapons.
  • The award honors the legacy of former U.S.S.R. President Mikhail Gorbachev and former U.S.A. Secretary of State George Shultz in their efforts for nuclear disarmament.\nThe first Voices Youth Award 2020 was given to youth activist Kehkashan Basu an advocate for the rights of children and young people since the age of 12.
  • Additional materials such as online posts, photos, website articles, and a video no longer than three minutes.
  • Enter"Voices Youth Award Submission" in the subject line.\nAll supporting materials should include activities that have taken place between January 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021.\nSubmissions for nominations must be received by June 15, 2021, 5:00 PM, PDT.