The Freedom of Expression Foundation Tribute Ceremony

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April 28 2015

At a ceremony held at the Fritt Ord Foundation’s premises on 17 April, the initiators of the Ring of Peace were awarded the Freedom of Expression Foundation Tribute for their unique demonstration that mobilised a large number of citizens to form a protective ring around Jews in Norway.

Congratulations to Zeeshan Abdullah, Hajrah Arshad, Ali Chishti, Atif Jamil, Morad Jarodi, Mudassar Mehmood, Thomas Holgersen Daher Naustdal and Hassan Raja!

Hajrah Arshad’s acceptance speech on behalf of the Ring of Peace (YouTube)
Hajrah Arshad's acceptance speech on behalf of the Ring of Peace – in Norwegian only (pdf)
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