According to officials of the committee, Penn is known for his work of reconstruction and assistance to victims of the devastating earthquake of 2010 in Haiti, and his constant defense of peace and protection of human rights worldwide.Sean Penn will be honored with Nobel Peace Summit 2012 in Chicago, Illinois next month for her tireless humanitarian efforts in Haiti. The Oscar winner will receive the award given to President Barack Obama at the 2009 World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize, to be held from April 23 to April 25.
Penn adds, it is difficult to answer this correctly to avoid the cliches, but by design, are pleased to receive this honor and to represent the youth of Haiti, strong women of Haiti, and the world. Tomorrow is another day where cynicism is for cowards and men of virtue and the agency will be heroes for their child.
Eleven Nobel Laureates and nine winning organizations are required to attend the Summit as the first annual meeting was held jointly in North America.