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2022 Courage Award: In the News

Media mentions of the Geneva Summit’s decision to award Enes Kanter Freedom its 2022 Courage Award:

The National Endowment for Democracy article on the decision to award Freedom the Courage Award and other Summit speakers: “NGOs Announce Courage Award for activist NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom”.

Newsweek article on the Geneva Summit’s decision to award Freedom the Courage Award: “Enes Kanter Freedom Recieves Human Rights Award After Being Ousted From NBA”.

The New American article on the Geneva Summit’s decision to award Freedom the Courage Award: “Former NBA Player Receives Human Rights Award for Calling Out NBA and IOC”.

Ahval News article on the Geneva Summit’s decision to award Freedom the Courage Award: “Enes Kanter receives human rights award”.

 

 

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