Katarina Kruhonja

Katarina Kruhonja is a peace activist and physician renowned for her work promoting peace, nonviolence, and human rights. As a founder of the Centre for Peace, Non-Violence, and Human Rights in Osijek, Croatia, since 1992, Krujonja has fostered unity and trust among divided ethnic groups following The Yugoslav Wars. 

Together with fellow laureate Vesna Tercelic, Kruhonja played a pivotal role in forming the Coordination of Peace Organisations for East Slavonia, Baranja, and West Sirmium. The group has helped to prevent the mass migration of Serbs out of the region and promoted their peaceful integration within Croatia. Recognized with the Joint Right Livelihood Award in 1998, Kruhonja’s efforts have been instrumental in transitioning Croatia toward democracy, justice, and peaceful cohabitation.