Most Influential People Who Helped Curb Armed Violence

Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg, the 108^th Mayor of New York is presently serving his office. He is a humanitarian and also a well established businessman. Bloomberg is a well known supporter of controlling gun in the U.S. so he co-leads the coalition Mayors Against Illegal Guns along with the 850 mayors from 44 states. The group works towards imposing tighter gun controls in a bid to end gun violence. Bloomberg is also one of the most noted philanthropists who whole heartedly donated around $254 million to 1,400 non-profit organizations in 2009.

Prince El Hassan Bin Talal

Prince El Hassan Bin Talal is an influential humanitarian and a member of the Jordanian Royal Family. He has pioneered in establishing many projects, worked for promoting peace and non-violence all over the globe. He is a currently member of the Committee of the International Crisis Group and is working towards security, dialogue and multilateralism. Prince Hassan who was the former president of the Club of Rome, is the Niwano Peace Prize Awardee (2008) for his contributions to the field of post-war reconstruction and development.