The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF) is an organization dedicated to promoting the values of human fraternity for the purpose of fostering peace between individuals, organizations, nations, and even between humanity and the environment. The committee was created to promote the message of the Document on Human Fraternity, which was signed by Pope Francis and Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of al-Azhar, in February 2019. The committee's primary focus is to put human fraternity values into action by inspiring leaders and empowering youth, women, and vulnerable communities to pursue and realize a more peaceful future. History The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity was formed in September 2019 with nine members, comprising five Muslims, one Jew, two Catholics, and one United Nations official with no stated religion in her biography. The committee's first meeting took place on September 11, 2019, at the pope's residence in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City. The group appointed Cardinal Miguel Angel Ayuso Giuxot, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, as president of the committee, and Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel Salam, former advisor to the Grand Imam of al-Azhar, as secretary-general. Initiatives Abrahamic Family House One of its most significant initiatives is the Abrahamic Family House, an interreligious complex in Abu Dhabi designed by David Adjaye to house a church, a synagogue, and a mosque on the same foundation. The committee envisions the Abrahamic Family House as a place of dialogue and coexistence among religions. Zayed Award for Human Fraternity The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity was established on February 4, 2019, to mark the historic meeting in Abu Dhabi between His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Professor Ahmed el-Tayeb and His Holiness Pope Francis, during which they co-signed the Document on Human Fraternity. It recognizes individuals, organizations, and other entities for their profound contributions to human fraternity, and includes a financial prize of $1 million. The award is granted annually on February 4, the International Day for Human Fraternity. Each year, the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity is decided by an individual selected by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, an individual selected by the Pope of the Catholic Church, an individual selected by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, two members selected by the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity from among world personalities recognized for their endeavors to promote tolerance and peace, and the Secretary-General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity. Other