Human Rights Awards
JOIN US AS WE ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF THIS YEAR’SAWARDS AND CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL HEROES
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Doors Open at 1:30 p.m.
Program Begins at 2:00 p.m.
This year our keynote speaker is Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, author of I Shall Not Hate: a Gaza Doctor’s Journey and an internationally recognized human rights and inspirational peace activist devoted to advancing health and education opportunities for women and girls in the Middle East, through both his research and his charitable organization The Daughters for Life Foundation. He has dedicated his life to using health as a vehicle for peace, and, despite all odds, succeeded, aided by a great determination of spirit, strong faith, and a stalwart belief in hope and family. Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish was born and raised in Jabalia Refugee Camp in the Gaza Strip. A three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he is known as the “Gaza Doctor” who has dedicated his life to using health as a vehicle for peace. |