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4 November 2011

The 28th Eisaku Sato Essay Contest announcement has been released. The theme of the contest this year is “In a situation where a devastating natural disaster has occurred, and people remain apprehensive about a possible reoccurrence, prompt measures and efforts for prevention as well as restoration are indispensable. What are the role and potential efforts of the United Nations in such a case?" The deadline is 31 March 2012. The United Nations University Website provides More information... 



12 October 2010

The 27th Eisaku Sato Essay Contest announcement has been released. The theme of the contest this year is "Contribution of International NGOs for the Objectives of the United Nations". The deadline is 28 February 2011. More information...











7 July 2010


The 26th Eisaku Sato Essay Contest Award Ceremony was held on 17 July 2010 at the United Nations University Headquarters. Announcement











6 October 2009


The 26th Eisaku Sato Essay Contest announcement has been released. The theme of the contest this year is "What  Are the Prospects for Eliminating Nuclear Weapons, and What Role Can the United Nations Play?” The deadline is 28 February 2010. More information:










The 25th Eisaku Sato Essay Contest Award Ceremony was held on 8 July 2009 at the United Nations University Headquarters. The Selection Committee finalized the four prize winners among the many well prepared essays contributed to the contest. Read more about the award ceremony.










About the Nobel Lecture

Nobel Lecture by Eisaku Sato delivered on 11th December 1974 entitled  "The Pursuit of Peace and Japan in the Nuclear Age" is accessible via the Nobel Foundation's Web site. (Read the full text)
















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