Scientist Zafra Lerman To Receive Cardozo’s 24th Annual International Advocate for Peace Award in March

Scientist, educator, and humanitarian Dr. Zafra Lerman will be honored with Cardozo School of Law’s 24th International Advocate for Peace Award on March 6, 2025. Presented annually by the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution, this award recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate excellence in conflict resolution. Lerman is being recognized for her work as President of the Malta Conferences Foundation, where she brings together scientists from historically hostile countries in the Middle East to collaborate on issues such as environmental health and energy. She is also a renowned advocate for scientific freedom and human rights.