Who among the following personalities has been awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2018 for his/her contribution to leprosy eradication?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: is option (b): Yohei Sasakawa
Explanation:

• Yohei Sasakawa was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2018 for his efforts toward the eradication of leprosy.
• He is the Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination of the World Health Organization (WHO) and chairman of the Nippon Foundation.
• Yohei Sasakawa has been a global advocate against the stigma and discrimination associated with leprosy, contributing significantly to its eradication.

Other options:

• Jane Addams:
  Pioneer of social work and women's rights.
  Co-founder of Hull House (a settlement house in Chicago).
  Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for promoting peace and social justice.
• Nelson Mandela:
  Leader of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
  First Black president of South Africa (1994–1999).
  Awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2000 for his contributions to peace and non-violence.
  
• Harriet Tubman:
  Abolitionist and key figure in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people escape to freedom.
  Fought against slavery and racial injustice during the 19th century.

Information Booster:

Important Facts About the Gandhi Peace Prize:

Established:
The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1995 to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Awarded For:
Exceptional contributions to:
Social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence.
Uplifting the underprivileged, social harmony, and fostering peace globally.

Notable Recipients:
1995 (Inaugural Winner):
Julius Nyerere, former President of Tanzania, for his leadership in promoting social and economic equality.
2000:
Nelson Mandela, for his efforts in dismantling apartheid in South Africa.
2018:
Yohei Sasakawa, for his work in leprosy eradication.
2020:
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh, posthumously honored for his role in fostering peace and non-violence.
2021:
Gita Press, for its contributions to promoting Gandhian principles of social harmony through the dissemination of Indian religious and spiritual literature.