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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute for Humanity Award was

launched today at the 5th Anniversary of FII

- International advocate for women's and children's rights, Dame Graca Machel,

and award-wining singer and humanitarian Gloria Gaynor are the first  two

recipients of the inaugural award in recognition of their distinguished careers

and exemplary commitment to progressing positive impacts on humanity.

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has awarded the inaugural FII

Institute for Humanity award to Dame Graca Machel, international women's and

children's rights advocate, and Gloria Gaynor, award-winning singer and

humanitarian, today. The FII Institute welcomed both to the opening session of

FII where Ms. Gaynor performed her hit "I Will Survive" and Ms. Machel gave the

opening remarks and a live interview with HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar

Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia Ambassador to the United States on the importance of

investing in humanity.

Dame Graca Machel is the former First Lady of Mozambique and South Africa;

Chair, The Graca Machel Trust; humanitarian, and women and children's rights

advocate. Dame Machel is the co-founder and Deputy Chair of The Elders, an

independent group of global leaders working together for peace, justice and

human rights.

Ms. Gaynor works tirelessly for several charities, with a special emphasis on

helping individuals triumph over illness and grief, as well as those who are

piecing their lives together after bearing witness to a national tragedy. "I

Will Survive," has become an emotional anthem embraced by survivors and fans

around the world.

The FII Institute for Humanity Award reflects the Institute's 'Impact on

Humanity' agenda and how to make a brighter, more sustainable future for

humanity. The FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an

investment arm that helps turn good ideas into actions, enabling the brightest

minds and transforming ideas into real-world solutions across five focus areas:

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.

FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said the award recognizes outstanding

individuals who have made a positive impact on humanity.

"We want to celebrate their lifelong contributions and efforts in areas such as

promoting women's and children's' rights, education, development, as well as

art and culture. The FII Institute for Humanity Award is setting new standards

for serving people around the world."

The first recipients were announced during the 5th Anniversary FII that is

taking place under the theme "Invest in Humanity". Discussions and debates at

the event are revolving around the investments that will create the greatest

benefits for humanity, as multiple sectors witness a renaissance in the post-

COVID era. The platform brings together world leaders, experts, innovators, and

media in a global platform to explore pioneering solutions addressing society's

challenges to have a substantial impact on humanity.

About FII Institute

FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one

agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to ESG principles, we foster the

brightest minds and transform ideas into real- world solutions in five focus

areas: AI and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.

We are in the right place at the right time – when decision makers, investors

and an engaged generation of youth come together in aspiration, energized and

ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE,

ACT – and invest in the innovations that make a difference globally.

Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for

humanity. www.fii-institute.org

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Source: FII Institute