Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish nominated for Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

By Westwood Creative ArtistsSeptember 25, 2011News

WCA is thrilled to announce that Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish has been named one of 5 nominees for this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Former recipients include Nelson Mandela and Kofi Annan.

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Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish nominated for Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

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