🗓️ Save the date: For the first time ever, the Freedom House Annual Awards event will be virtual and open, livestreaming on September 16!
Register now so you can join us in honoring powerful citizen protest movements around the world https://t.co/Qv3sx0DuKu. #FreedomAwards pic.twitter.com/RmdkKikTbT
— Freedom House (@freedomhouse) September 4, 2020
This past year, a striking number of citizen protest movements emerged in every region of the world. While the spread of COVID-19 forced activists to re-think their activities, people are taking to the streets once again, putting their health and well-being at risk in an effort to fight oppression, Freedom House reports, announcing its Annual Awards celebrating The Power of Protest, September 16, 2020.
The Freedom House 2020 Annual Awards event has been transformed into a virtual affair. Join from your home to recognize the courageous honorees and celebrate Freedom House’s important work. Register now to receive a special link to watch the event livestream.
2020 Honorees
FREEDOM AWARD
Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Movement, Special Remarks by Nathan Law
Sudanese Professional Association, Award accepted by Samahir Ali Othman Almubarak
Organization of Sudan’s December Revolution Martyrs’ Families (below), Award accepted by Dr. Amira Babiker Ahmed Osman
6:45pm EST – Online Reception 7:00pm EST – Live Program Begins Watch Online