A Global Celebration of Peace, Humanity, Educational Excellence and Inspirational Leadership on the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
NEW DELHI, INDIA | 2 OCTOBER 2026
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the World Alliance of School Principals (WASP) proudly honoured 115 distinguished personalities from India and across the globe with the prestigious *Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace and Humanity Awards 2026*, recognising their remarkable contributions to peace, humanity, education, social responsibility, leadership, and societal transformation.
The prestigious global recognition celebrates individuals whose dedication, achievements, and commitment to human values reflect the timeless philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi—Truth, Non-Violence, Peace, Compassion, and Universal Brotherhood.
Organised under the leadership of Dr. Deepshikha Pathak, Chairperson, World Alliance of School Principals (WASP), the initiative brought together distinguished educators, academicians, diplomats, educational leaders, social contributors, professionals, and eminent personalities from different countries and professional backgrounds.
115 DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITIES RECOGNISED GLOBALLY
The recognition of 115 personalities represents a significant milestone in WASP’s continued commitment to celebrating excellence and promoting the universal values of peace and humanity.
The awardees were recognised for their individual contributions, professional dedication, leadership, and efforts towards creating meaningful positive change in society.
The awards highlight the belief that true leadership extends beyond professional accomplishments. It is reflected in the ability to inspire others, serve communities, uphold ethical values, and contribute towards a peaceful and progressive world.
DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS JOINED THE CELEBRATION VIRTUALLY
The prestigious occasion was further enriched by the virtual presence of distinguished members of the World Alliance of School Principals, demonstrating their solidarity and commitment to the organisation’s global mission.
The members present virtually included:
1. Dr. Reena Maxwell
2. Mr. N. K. Sinha
3. Dr. Manjeet Kaur Arora
4. Dr. Trupti Vora
5. Dr. Ishiyaque Ahmed Sheikh
6. Dr. Shikhar Kant Mishra
7. Dr. Zeba Khan
8. Dr. Monika K. Ohri
9. Dr. Victor Ignatius John Joseph
10. Dr. Jacqueline Mahadik
11. Mr. Rajendra Shah
Their participation added distinction to the occasion and reflected the growing international network of WASP, united by a shared commitment to educational leadership, global collaboration, peace, and humanity.
DR. DEEPSHIKHA PATHAK EMPHASISES THE POWER OF HUMANITY AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Addressing the significance of the occasion, Dr. Deepshikha Pathak, Chairperson of WASP, extended her heartfelt congratulations to all 115 awardees and expressed gratitude to the distinguished members and participants who joined the celebration.
She highlighted that the Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace and Humanity Awards are not merely recognitions of individual accomplishments, but a reflection of a larger global responsibility to preserve human values, promote peace, strengthen educational leadership, and inspire future generations.
She emphasised the importance of creating a world where professional excellence goes hand in hand with compassion, integrity, social responsibility, and service to humanity.
A GLOBAL INITIATIVE WITH A TIMELESS MESSAGE
The Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace and Humanity Awards 2026 reaffirm the vision of the World Alliance of School Principals to build meaningful international connections and create platforms that celebrate individuals contributing to a better society.
By bringing together distinguished personalities across geographical and professional boundaries, WASP continues to promote collaboration, recognition, educational advancement, and the universal values that unite humanity.
The initiative also reinforces the importance of recognising those who work towards peace, inclusivity, human dignity, and social progress.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 115 DISTINGUISHED AWARDEES
The World Alliance of School Principals extends its sincere congratulations to all the distinguished recipients of the Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace and Humanity Awards 2026.
Their recognition serves as an inspiration for educators, leaders, professionals, and future generations to embrace the values of peace, compassion, integrity, and humanitarian service.
115 Distinguished Awardees. One Global Vision. An Enduring Commitment to Humanity.
As the world commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, this recognition carries a powerful message: peace begins with individuals, humanity grows through collective responsibility, and leadership finds its true meaning in service.
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OFFICIAL LIST OF AWARDEES
MAHATMA GANDHI GLOBAL PEACE AND HUMANITY AWARDS 2026
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Shiv Shankar Shukla
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Ambassador Dr. Ophadi T. Ghofamodimo
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Nahid Raza
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Dr. Jacqueline Mahdi
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Bapkar Prakash Abasaheb
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Professor Dr. Ambassador M.B.E. Shainul Banji, Ph.D.
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Ambassador Dr. Priyanka Negi
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Minister Dr. Ashley Blanshaw
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Akbar Ali Khan
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Rishi Raj Shankar
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Patel Amit Kumar
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Archana Singh Tomar
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Sonja Danilovska
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Dr. Pandare Vidhyata Dnyaneshwar
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Dr. Ishtiyaque Ahmed Sheikh
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Professor Doctor Suraya Banu
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Halila Siham
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Suzana Keleska
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Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Abdulrab
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Dr. Emmanuel O Iruonagbe
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Dr. Shikar Khan Mishra
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Adepoju Ohe Watsowin Diana
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Irma Karshildze
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Marine Tabadze
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Dr. Suchita Yogesh Zende
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Dr. Amit Kumar Kar
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Ambassador Dr. Adetunji Temitope Felix CHRC
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Dr. Ina Patel
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Mona Moussa Ibrahim
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H.E. Ambassador Jeanette Matta
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Dr. Jaya Sajani
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Dr. Vijayakumar Salvia
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Dr. Apeksha Pandey
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Nana Lomia
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Dr. Desh Deepak Kulshrestha
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Rini Naidu
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Dr. Densingh John Rose
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Mrs. Sunita Suresh Charan
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Dr. Brijesh Kumar Pathak
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Vinod Singh
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Dr. Hemlata Khatri
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Sujata Umesh Bolke
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Kamal Chandra Lohani
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Dr. Digvijay Pandey
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Dr. Shakeela Banu N
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Ma Fernanda Golutuna
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Dr. T. Lord Merin
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Dr. Neelam Sangan
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Dr. Ashwini Pansare
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Dr. Deepa Day
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Dr. Prashant Thote
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Dr. Zeba Khan
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Khairunnisa
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Mr. Samadhan Pal Singh Rajput
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Yohanes Djoni S PD. GR
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Professor Dr. M Devendra
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Philomena Margarete
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Venkataram With Putluri
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Javed Jahangir Mogul
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K Mohanasundaram
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Abie Rachel Ogh Nassi
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Barsha Chabaria
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Mrs. Yashoda Rao Gattimi
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Akash Almalkar
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Professor Dr. Jelena Boskovic PhD
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Dr. Shaila Vasudeva
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Dr. Padma Hariharan
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Jagur PC Kam Puri
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Dr. Brajesh Kumar Gupta
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Haridik Kumar Singh
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Dr. Hardeep Singh
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Mr. IUR. Leutrin Braha LLM
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Advocate Piyush Pandit
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Bhaskar Tiwari
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Rajkumari Vishwakarma
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Nidhi Pandey
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Nainshy Shukla
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Krishna Prajapati
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Meeraj Ali
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Abhay Patel
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Maishari Bano
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Dr. Victor Ignatius Joseph
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Professor Doctor Suraya Bano
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Shehar Bano Khan
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Dr. Ritu Bajpai
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Dr. Reshma Ganesh
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Siddhi Mittal
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Dr. Manjeet Kaur Arora
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Dr. Amit Vishwakarma
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Saima Razvi
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Sarita Gomes
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Professor Rachna Ranjan Chakraborty
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Dr. Pallavi Dwivedi
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Swati Trivedi
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Narendra Kumar Sinha
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Dr. Reena Maxwell
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Ankit Saroj
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Reena Pandey
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Acharya Bhavin B Desai
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Dr. Naveen Madhu
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Prantik Bose
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R. Jayanthi
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Dr. R. D. Sathish
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Shashank Dwivedi
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Rekha Vishwakarma
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Kajal Tiwari
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Priya Kumari
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Juhi Pandey
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Amit Saroj
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Ramashankar Kumar
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Dr. Monika K Ohri
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Dr. Trupti Vora
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Dr. Manisha Shewale
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Dr. Jain Sonal
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Ms. Pooja Aneja
ABOUT WORLD ALLIANCE OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS (WASP)
The World Alliance of School Principals is an international professional alliance committed to empowering educational leaders, fostering meaningful global connections, encouraging knowledge exchange, and advancing the future of educational leadership.
Through international conferences, recognition platforms, collaborative initiatives, and professional engagement, WASP seeks to bring educational leaders and distinguished personalities together for a shared purpose of transformation and excellence.
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