May Pundak (born 1985) is an Israeli human rights attorney and co-director of the Israeli-Palestinian peace movement A Land for All.
[7] Pundak has a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law, and is a graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership in Jerusalem, Israel.
The award is named after Candian-Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, who was killed by Hamas militants during the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023.
The annual award recognizes the valuable contributions of Jewish and Palestinian women who are working to carry on legacy of Vivian Silver in terms of peace, partnership, and female leadership.
May's deep empathy for both Palestinians and Israelis has enabled her to navigate these dark times with a compassionate and unwavering commitment to peace.