Media & Press

For more than fifty years, Prem Rawat’s message to people around the world has been that each human being can and should experience inner peace. He provides inspiration and guidance to anyone choosing to listen.

We highlight below some of the related media coverage across radio, television, newspapers, podcasts and internet channels. Over the years, Prem Rawat has received awards and recognition around the world for his work.

The galleries on this page share photographs from those special moments. We encourage interested press, who seek to know more about Prem Rawat’s work, to email [email protected].
Prem Rawat: On the Airwaves in Cape Town, South Africa

Prem Rawat: On the Airwaves in Cape Town, South Africa

Mar 3, 2025|

On November 25, 2024, Prem Rawat appeared on two popular Cape Town, South Africa FM radio stations – Heart Radio’s The O-Factor and Bush Radio’s Everyday People. Approximately 1.2 million people tuned in – thirsty to learn more about what it takes to live an inspired life of peace in the midst of life’s many challenges.

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Prem Rawat in Dubai

Prem Rawat in Dubai

Nov 13, 2023| , , ,

Prem Rawat recently traveled to Dubai, UAE, to introduce his Peace Education
Program to educators from across the world and launch the Arabic version of his
bestselling book, “Hear Yourself: How to Find Peace in a Noisy World.” The historic trip
attracted attention from international media outlets that are amplifying his insights and
efforts to millions of people.

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Awards

  • Receiving the Wand of Power, the highest award, in Cusco, Peru, in 2013
  • Receiving the Maori’s highest award at a Marai, Wellington, New Zealand, in 2013
  • Citizenship of Sao Paulo in 2013
  • Ambassador of EU Pledge to Peace Award at the Italian Senate in 2012
  • Receiving the International Lifetime Achievement award from HRH Sultan of Perak in Malaysia, 2012
  • Receiving the International Lifetime Achievement Award, as Brand Laureate in 2012
  • Granted the Freedom of the City of London in 2010
  • Receiving the Keys to the City of Tainan, Taiwan, in 2009
  • Receiving the Key to the city of Miami, in 2003

Recognitions and Special Moments

  • In 2002, Prem Rawat was invited to speak at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.
  • At the Italian Senate with former Prime Minister Emilio Colombo, in 2004
  • At the United Nations Association in Malaysia in 2005
  • Speaking at the United Nations 60th Anniversary event in San Francisco, 2005
  • Speaking at Oxford University, 2005
  • Speaking at the United Nations in New York, 2006
  • Addressing the Argentinian Senate, 2006
  • Addressing Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand on the UN International Day of Peace, 2006
  • With the Lord Mayor of the City of London at his residence, Mansion House, in 2007
  • At the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 2010
  • The VIP room at the European Parliament in Brussels, 2010
  • Speaking to the European Parliament in 2011
  • In the VIP room during the European Parliament event in Brussels, 2011
  • At the European Parliament in Brussels with 1st Vice President Gianni Pittella and Sir Anthony Seldon, 2011
  • At the European Parliament Meeting in Brussels with Gianni Pittella, 2011
  • At Kensington Palace, Prem Rawat with His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, 2012
  • At Kensington Palace in 2012
  • At Kensington Palace for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012
  • In the VIP room with the Speaker of the Italian Senate and Gianni Pittella, 2012
  • Addressing government officials in São Paulo, 2013
  • Speaking at the Italian Senate in 2013
  • On an event panel with the Mayor of Cusco, 2013
  • Launching the Pledge to Peace in London at the Houses of Parliament, 2014
  • At Parliament in London, with Baroness Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, 2014
  • Meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Johannesburg, 2014
  • With Chief Scout of Malaysia Tan Sri Shafie, Pledge to Peace signing, 2014
  • Meeting co-Patron of WAFA HRH Princess Basma bint Ali of Jordan, 2014
  • Keynote speaker at the event “Medicine for Peace,” held at Delhi RML Hospital during the UN’s International Week of Science and Peace, 2014
  • Keynote speaker for “Peace, Prosperity & Progress Through the Sea,” a conference held at the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, 2014
  • At the Houses of Parliament in London for the launch of the Pledge to Peace in 2014
  • At the Sicilian Parliament in 2015
  • Meeting the President and First Lady of Timor-Leste, 2015
  • Speaking at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor-Leste, 2015
  • Patron and keynote speaker for the Water, Air and Food Awards ceremony in Malaysia, 2015
  • At the Royal University of Phnom Penh with the former Education Minister, 2015
  • In Cambodia at the Royal University of Phnom Penh in 2015
  • Meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Cape Town, 2015
  • At Tokyo Waseda University, in Japan, in 2015
  • Photographic gallery launch is opened by HRH Tan Sri Tengku in Malaysia, 2015