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2014 RUMI Peace and Dialogue Awards, October 30, 2014 National Press Club
Rumi ForumThis year Rumi Forum recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of David Beckmann, Azizah al-Hibri and Rebbecca Winthrop in community service, human rights and education respectively. Many distinguished guests joined the Rumi Forum at the National Press Club in honoring the works of the award recepients. Emre Celik, president of the Rumi Forum and Myron Belkind, president of the National Press Club welcomed the guests by giving opening remarks while Carol Bellamy of the International Baccalaureate gave the keynote speeck. Zeki Saritoprak, founder of the Rumi Forum gave the closing remarks. TRead moreShow less
This year Rumi Forum recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of David Beckmann, Azizah al-Hibri and Rebbecca Winthrop in community service, human rights and education respectively. Many distinguished guests joined the Rumi Forum at the National Press Club in honoring the works of the award recepients.
Emre Celik, president of the Rumi Forum and Myron Belkind, president of the National Press Club welcomed the guests by giving opening remarks while Carol Bellamy of the International Baccalaureate gave the keynote speeck. Zeki Saritoprak, founder of the Rumi Forum gave the closing remarks. The speakers emphasized importance of human rights, education, community service and dialogue towards building peaceful societies.
Extraordinary Commitment of Service to the Community Award
David Beckmann
President, Bread for the World
Extraordinary Commitment of Service to Women and Human Rights Award
Azizah al-Hibri
Founder and Chair
KARAMAH
Extraordinary Commitment of Service to Education Award
Rebecca Winthrop
Director
Center for Universal Education, The Brookings Institution
Emre Celik, president of the Rumi Forum and Myron Belkind, president of the National Press Club welcomed the guests by giving opening remarks while Carol Bellamy of the International Baccalaureate gave the keynote speeck. Zeki Saritoprak, founder of the Rumi Forum gave the closing remarks. The speakers emphasized importance of human rights, education, community service and dialogue towards building peaceful societies.
Extraordinary Commitment of Service to the Community Award
David Beckmann
President, Bread for the World
Extraordinary Commitment of Service to Women and Human Rights Award
Azizah al-Hibri
Founder and Chair
KARAMAH
Extraordinary Commitment of Service to Education Award
Rebecca Winthrop
Director
Center for Universal Education, The Brookings Institution
