Human rights defenders

As  Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism  Ellie Cohanim worked worked with Bahrain and Morocco to foster tolerance and co-existence. 

Natan Sharansky is a legend. He served 9 years in a Soviet gulag fighting for his freedom. He then worked to free Russian Jews from a similar fate. 

The Magnitsky Act has been adopted globally due to Browder's effort following the murder of his friend in Russia. Now corrupt abusers are brought to justice. 

Lara's mission is to pursue justice and truth through her reporting. A staunch defender of freedom and human rights, her journalism is second to none.

A renowned global spiritual leader and medical doctor, Rabbi Abadie is currently serves as Senior Spiritual Leader of the Emirates in the UAE.  

Ayaan has dedicated her life to protecting women from honor violence. She fights to break the silence, protect liberty celebrate dignity.

Ambassador Nonoo has led a distinguished career championing human rights in Bahrain and beyond particularly child welfare and women's rights.

He has made fighting against racism and discrimination his life's mission. Ensuring that Never Again is something we mean, he advocates for human rights.

His incredible story was published in his best-selling book "Radical" about his change from an extremist movement to one that promotes tolerance and respect. 

Imam Tawhidi works to foster peace and tolerance between religious faiths. He is a bridge building working to build trust and faith among people. 

Father Desbois is internationally renowned for his work in uncovering shooting sites of Holocaust victims and helping the Yazidis in Iraq, putting himself in danger.

An international lawyer that has negotiated peace agreements and defended his country, Baker is insightful, analytical and outspoken.

As Miss Universe Iraq, she extended a hand in peace to Miss Israel...paid the ultimate price at home. Today she works to build bridges and strengthen peace.

As CEO of The Female Quotient, Zalis works with Fortune 500 companies and mission-oriented organizations to advance equality in the workplace. 

Jonathan Ornstein, Founding Executive Director of the Jewish Community Centre of Krakow is one of the leading architects of Poland’s Jewish rebirth. 

 Henry Kopel is a federal prosecutor specializing in national security matters and domestic terrorism. Kopel is the author of “War on Hate,”.

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