World Peace &
Liberty Awards

Often described as the Nobel award in Law, the World Peace & Liberty Award represents the highest honor granted by the World Jurist Association. It is awarded to world personalities whose actions have strengthened democratic institutions, expanded human rights protections, or contributed decisively to peace through law.

The Prize distinguishes figures whose influence extends beyond national boundaries and whose commitment to justice has altered the course of history. Its significance has grown over decades, reflecting the stature of those who have received it and the solemn values it represents. The ceremony is traditionally held during the World Law Congress, ensuring that global leaders and the international legal community bear witness to the celebration of these contributions.

Sonia Sotomayor
May 2025 | Santo Domingo
Sonia Sotomayor

For her impeccable judicial work and her efforts to uphold and apply the law even in challenging circumstances.

Ursula Von der Leyen
July 2023 | New York
Ursula von der Leyen

Receives the World Peace & Liberty Award granted to the European Commission

In recognition and encouragement from the international legal community to strengthen the Rule of Law as a unifying element underpinning the creation and consolidation of the European Union as an instrument of peace and harmony.

Andrew Young
May 2023 | Madrid
Andrew Young

For being a leader in the fight for civil rights and part of modern history for the United States and the world in the fight for human rights.

Ivan Duque
July 2021 | Colombia
The Colombian Society (received by President Iván Duque)

For its role as the longest-standing democracy in the region, which has contributed to the strengthening and promotion of freedom and the Rule of Law, despite its challenges.

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February 2020 | Washington
Ruth Bader Ginsburg

For her tireless advocacy for gender equality, civil rights, and independence of the judiciary.

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July 2019 | Madrid
King Felipe VI

For his role in defending the constitutional order during the Catalan independence crisis and his commitment to preserving democratic institutions in Spain.

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July 2017 | Oranjestad
Dr. Luis Almagro Lemes

Secretary General of the OAS – Uruguay

In recognition of his defense of democracy in Latin America and his role as Secretary General of the Organization of American States.

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1997 | Ciudad del Cabo
Nelson Mandela

For his extraordinary struggle against apartheid and his lifelong defense of democracy in South Africa.

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1967 | Geneva
René Cassin

For his historic contribution as principal drafter of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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1964 | Washington
Winston Churchill

For defending democracy against his toughest enemies.