North-South Prize, Council of Europe, 2001 Culture, Canton of Basel-land, 1998 International Society for Human Rights, Swiss section, 1996 Josef Krainer, Graz, 1996 Century Foundation, BSI, 1995 Dr. Jean Mayer Award for Global Citizenship, Tufts University + seven Honorary Doctorates References External links Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement History - Cornelio Sommaruga Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining - Dr. Cornelio Sommaruga Legacy Dr. Sommaruga donated four hours of high-definition audiovisual life story interviews to Legacy. 1932 births Living people Diplomats from Rome Red Cross personnel Swiss humanitarians Mine action Swiss Roman Catholics Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies alumni Cornelio