Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 INPP awards!
The INPP Awards Committee is pleased to announce our 2023 award winners.
Distinguished Contributions to Practice in Peace Psychology Award: Associate Professor Emebet Mulugeta, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia We are delighted to recognise Associate Professor Emebet Mulugeta as the recipient of the inaugural Distinguished Contributions to Practice in Peace Psychology Award. Dr Mulugeta is Associate Professor of Psychology and Academic Vice President at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. She is a respected psychologist and scholar in her country and region, who is frequently sought out by international organisations for her expertise on children and women’s rights in sub-Saharan Africa. She works across disciplines, is a member of the American Association of University Women, an associate member of Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association, and a member of Ethiopian Psychologists Association. She has a unique place in Ethiopian and international psychology and bravely speaks out on issues which are often controversial, such as the economic, social, and psychological impact of abortion, the psycho-social repercussions of violence against women, domestic violence, and the importance of girls’ education. The Awards Committee recognises the reach and impact of her work, as well as her courage and strong values that reflect the ethos of peace psychology. Dr Mulugeta is an academic psychologist working for peace in a context where she sets a strong example and this award recognises her dedication and efforts and hopes to serve as an encouragement to keep going. Lifetime Achievement in Peace Psychology Award: Professor Dan Christie, Ohio State University, USA. We are delighted to announce the recipient of our Lifetime Achievement in Peace Psychology award as Professor Daniel Christie, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Ohio State University. Professor Christie is a world-renowned peace psychologist and scholar-activist. His theoretical and empirical research on the psychological factors that promote social justice, harmony and equity in human relationships and systems has been seminal to the field. He has published more than 80 academic papers, edited a three-volume set entitled the Encyclopaedia of Peace Psychology, produced a peace psychology book and has overseen the publication of over 30 books in his role as Series Editor for the Springer Peace Psychology Book Series. Professor Christie has been instrumental in growing the field of peace psychology through his teaching and training, his practice, his activism, his inspirational leadership (including of INPP from 2004 to 2016), and his mentorship. The Awards Committee recognises the significant contribution of Professor Christie’s research and activism and recognise his substantial work in amplifying the often unheard voices of peace psychologists at the peripherals.