CELEBRATION OF LIFE 2020

Virtual Event, December 10, 2020

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Join us to celebrate the achievement of human rights defenders in the U.S. and around the globe. Enjoy an afternoon of music, poetry, and appearances by prominent human rights advocates, their families and celebrity supporters.

A Private Reception and Conversation with Keith Ellison

The Attorney General of Minnesota Keith Ellison and MPV’s president Ani Zonneveld will discuss the use of Religious Freedom Restoration Act in justifying discrimination in the name of religion and Mr. Ellison will get personal in how he views this and other matters as a Muslim.

A Celebration with Music with host Ahmed Eldin

Be inspired by MPV President Ani Zonneveld’s conversation with Karima Bennoune, the United Nation’s Special Rapporteur for Cultural Rights on the role of culture in religion. Stay for MPV Ambassador Blair Imani, a critically-acclaimed historian, and outspoken advocate and activist. And to celebrate the International Human Rights Day, join host Ahmed Shihab Eldin, an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer and actor for the second segment and enjoy performances by Leila Milki, Amira, Danielle Lopresti, Sophia Alone and more!

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