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Diwali-Power of One awards honors diplomats in New York

"Diwali Stamp Power of One Awards" was established in 2017 by the Diwali Foundation in the US

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December 7, 2022 . 9:00 PM

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Delegates present at the the special event on the Diwali Stamp and the “Power of One” Award. Source- Un.org

The annual "Diwali- Power of One" awards was presented to four seasoned diplomats and a US senator for their contributions in promoting a safe and secure world.

“The essence of #Diwali transcends cultures and inspires all of us to strive for a better world.”

Delighted to join colleagues & friends at the #DiwaliStamp - The Power of One Award.

I commend all awardees for their dedication & for showing the way through diplomacy. pic.twitter.com/ZTscEAFOzj
— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) December 6, 2022

‌‌The award, known as the "Oscars of Diplomacy," is given to former Permanent Representatives, former High-Level members of the UN Secretariat, or soon-to-be "former" member states that have "toiled selflessly to help construct a more perfect, peaceful and secure world for all."