Flame of Peace

Flame of Peace
Flamme des Friedens
Formation31 January 2008 (2008-01-31)
FounderArchduchess Herta Margarete Habsburg-Lothringen
TypeNon-profit organization
PurposeAdvancement of Peace
HeadquartersA-1010 Wien, Kärntner Ring 9
Location
  • Austria
President
Archduchess Herta Margarete Habsburg-Lothringen
Websitewww.flameofpeace.at

The Flame of Peace (Flamme des Friedens) (not be confused with the 2nd European Games torch relay "Flame of Peace") is an award granted by the Austrian non-profit organization Vereins zur Förderung des Friedens (Association for the Promotion of Peace), which promotes world peace. Its symbol is a flame carving in wood and mounted on a stone base. The organization presents awards to prominent people, peace activists, and organizations in recognition of their activity in promoting peace.