Masooma Ijaz Wins UN Global Peace Award in Bangkok

In a moving recognition of her unwavering dedication to career mentorship, humanitarian service, and peace-building, the United Nations, through Voice for Rights International, has awarded the prestigious Global Peace Award to Pakistani-born, UAE‑based career mentor and community leader Masooma Ejaz (also spelled Ijaz). The honor was announced today at the UN ceremony in Bangkok.

• Recipient: Masooma Ejaz, a Pakistani career mentor in the UAE

• Award: 2025 Global Peace Award, presented by the United Nations in Bangkok

• Organizer: Voice for Rights International, in collaboration with the UN

• Acknowledged for: Free mentorship to thousands of expat job‑seekers, humanitarian impact, and fostering peace & social cohesion

• Dedication: She dedicated the award to those she has helped and the UAE, for offering her the platform to serve

• Purpose: Honors individuals or organizations for exceptional contributions to peace‑building, social harmony, and conflict resolution

• Organizers: Hosted by Voice for Rights International in collaboration with UN bodies

• Scope: Recognizes efforts spanning humanitarian aid, community empowerment, and cross-cultural understanding

• Ceremony Venue: Often held alongside UN events, this year’s ceremony took place in Bangkok, symbolizing regional peace and collaboration

• Free career mentorship

• Tailored guidance to match professionals with suitable opportunities

• Workshops on CV building, interview skills, and career planning

• Humanitarian outreach

• Committed volunteerism, especially towards expats, migrants, and low‑income youth

• Created platforms combining cultural integration with psychological well‑being

• Peace‑building impact

• Mentorship fosters stability and reduces societal stress

• Advocates for social cohesion, cross-community engagement, and dialogue

UAE as a hub for potential: Masooma dedicated her award to the UAE, highlighting how the country fosters community leaders and supports impactful initiatives

Pakistan’s global representation: Her achievement signals a new generation of Pakistani professionals making global differences beyond conventional domains

Career mentorship trend: Remote and volunteer mentorship has become a key tool in global workforce development—Masooma is a powerful example of this movement

UN’s evolving peace-building approach: Awards like this show the UN’s shifting focus toward holistic approaches that include social, economic, and psychological factors

• Scaling her outreach: Likely to partner with NGOs or corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives

• Global speaking roles: Potential for appearances at UN panels, workshops, and global forums

• New programs: Expect initiatives targeting expat women, refugees, or youth employment

• Partnerships: UAE leaders and development organizations may back her future efforts

Masooma Ejaz’s recognition with the Global Peace Award isn’t just a personal milestone—it’s a powerful testament to the transformative impact of career mentorship, harmony-building, and grassroots peace efforts. Her work, rooted in empathy and empowerment, aligns with evolving global strategies in peace-building, shining a spotlight on expatriate communities and demonstrating how individual actions can ripple toward societal peace.