Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to be awarded the 'Liberty Medal' award for the year 2022

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been nominated for the 'Liberty Medal' for the year 2022 by the 'National Constitution Centre'.

IMPORTANT FACTS -

• He has been chosen for this honour for his heroic defence of freedom in the face of Russian tyranny.

• He will be honoured in October 2022 at the National Constitution Centre (NCC), Philadelphia, USA.

Other awards given to Volodymyr Zelensky :

• Ronald Reagan Freedom Award 2022 - It is given to those who have made a great contribution to the cause of freedom.

• John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2022

About Liberty Medal Award :

• The 'Liberty Medal' award is an annual award given by the NCC of the United States of America.

• It was founded by the Philadelphia Foundation.

• The major winners of this award are Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan, Malala Yousafzai and Colin Powell.

• This award is given to a person of courage and conviction who has fought to protect the cause of freedom of the people.