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Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist and Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awards
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points They have been presented annually since 1958. The winners will be formally honored at a ceremony on November 15.
Awards honoring selfless service to people in Asia have been given to three individuals. They will be recognized with a medallion and certificate, along with a cash prize. The recipients include a former teacher who aided the poor, an activist who documented human rights issues, and a lawyer who played a key role in an international treaty.
Further details about the winners and their achievements are available. The awards are named after a former leader who died in a plane crash. They have been presented annually since 1958.
The winners will be formally honored at a ceremony on November 15.
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Category: schools Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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