Peace award for Penn

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has accepted an award from a gathering of Nobel Peace Prize laureates for his work in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012 - 02:14

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has accepted an award from a gathering of Nobel Peace Prize laureates for his work in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Penn received the 2012 Peace Summit Award in Chicago, where Peace Prize laureates have gathered for a three-day summit. He said in an emotional speech that he was “humbled” by the honour.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Haiti Place: Chicago Person: Penn Person: Sean Penn Person: CEO Person: President Michel Martelly Event: 2012 Peace Summit Award Organisation: J/P Haitian Relief Organisation

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