Lebanese Ambassador, Mr Maher Kheir, has called for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon in the country’s ongoing conflict which has left over 11,000 people dead and about 1.5 million displaced.
He noted that the ongoing war was affecting many Lebanese who continue to suffer from the horrors of the current predicament and urged peace.
He made the call during the 5th edition of the Humanitarian Awards Global in Accra where he received the “Outstanding Voice of Impact Ambassador” Award.
In attendance were the Lebanese Ambassaor, members of the diplomatic community, heads of corporations, celebrated individuals, NGOs, volunteer leaders among others.
Held under the theme, “Celebrating changemakers”, the awards is organised annually to recognize, honour and celebrate individuals, companies and professionals to advance the importance of their incredible contributions in society.
At the colourful ceremony, the Ambassador of Lebanon received the “Outstanding Voice of Impact Ambassador” Award for impacting Ghana and Lebanon through numerous economic, cultural, humanitarian and social interventions.
As a changemaker, the award recognized the Ambassador’s diligence, dedication and conscientious works towards the cause of humanity which have contributed immensely towards society as a whole.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Kheir expressed appreciation to the organisers for the honour.
He called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and urged that peace be established around the world.
“I call for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of peace in Lebanon, and everywhere in the world where people are suffering from war,” he added.
He dedicated the award to the people of Lebanon particularly the displaced persons who have no shelter in the ongoing conflict in the country.
“Thank you for this honour. I dedicate this award to the people of Lebanon, to the 1.5 million displaced without shelter, and to all the victims,” he stressed.
Mr Kheir highlighted that peace is the pillar of development for any society and therefore should be protected at all cost.
Hence, he added his voice to the call for peace in the build up to Ghana’s forthcoming general elections in Dcember.
“Today, I am also thinking of Ghana, which is preparing for its general elections, and we all hope for a peaceful atmosphere in this beautiful country,” he said.
Categories of nominations included Health Worker of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year, Outstanding Civil Servant of the Year, Outstanding SDGs Advocates, Outstanding Philantropist, Agribusiness Initiative of the Year and Volunteer Group of the Year.
This year’s event brought together changemakers from 23 countries into Ghana as the host country to be celebrated.
BY TIMES REPORTER