Western Sahara human rights activist Aminatou Haidar will be receiving the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Award today at a ceremony in Washington D.C.
"For me, as an individual, the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award represents a great honor. As a Sahrawi human rights activist, I consider it recognition that the cause of the Sahrawi people is just and legitimate and that our non-violent resistance is noble and righteous, in spite of the risks and the intimidation of the Moroccan authorities," said Aminatou Haidar. "The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award will provide constructive support to the struggle of the Sahrawi people for liberty and human dignity."
