Models for Peace Founder Michael William Paul Honored for International Humanitarian Achievement
— 03/11/2016 — New York, NY — ReleaseWire — Universal Models for Peace Inc. (UMP), a New York City based 501(c)3 Non-Profit is awarded the Defender of Democracy Award during the Cumbre Latino Americana event in Miami Florida, Thursday Feb. 25th . The founder of UMP, Michael William-Paul, was in attendance to accept the “Defender of Democracy Award“.
Other recipients include Former President of Mexico H.E. Vicente Fox, and The Mayor of Medellin Columbia Federico Gutierrez.
The Defender of Democracy Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and contribution to promoting peace, strengthening democracy and democratic practices, the rule of law, human rights, non-discrimination and/or gender equality.
“I am honored to receive the Zambrano Defender of Democracy Award on behalf of Universal Models for Peace. We would like to thank the Zambrano foundation and everyone involved. It is humbling to be recognized amongst all the esteemed recipients at this year’s award celebration. UMP believes that opportunity can flourish in transparent and peaceful communities. We strive for continued development toward peace and democratic values and freedoms as we work in collaboration with our partners. “
Michael W. P.
Past laureates of the Zambrano Awards in the category Distinguished Lifetime Democracy Award is Dr. Gene Sharp, author and founder of the Albert Einstein Institution and twice nominee of the Nobel Peace Price.
Present also for the event was Nancy Torres Kaufman, CEO at Beacon Capital LLC and founding partner of the Tahor Group. The event further recognized many high level and honorable dignitaries among them Former President Vicente Fox of Mexico and Founder of Centro Fox, and Federico Gutierrez Mayor of Medellin Columbia. Model Ambassador to UMP Stephanie Del Toro from Columbia was honored with presenting awards to recipients. Stephanie Del Toro was wearing a gown by Miami based designer Angeline Hayling. Ms. Hayling was also in attendance for the celebration. The nights event was celebrated with guests and attendees including a VIP reception and award presentation.
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