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Rafto Prize 2011 award ceremony

Frank Mugisha-Executive Director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) will be awarded Rafto prize on November 6th

Published: October 4, 2011

When: Sunday, 6. November 2011 18:00-19:00
To: Sunday, 6. November 2011
Where: Bergen, The National Venue of Theatre (DNS)
Host: Rafto Foundation
More info: www.rafto.no/?page=43

The 2011 Rafto Prize laureate will be honoured at a ceremony and concert to be held on Sunday, 6 November 2011, at the National Venue of Theatre in Bergen, Norway. The ceremony presents artistic performances and speeches. The award is a diploma and a check worth USD 20 000. There will be a torchlight procession after the ceremony.

Program and information about the tickets will be available in October.
The 2011 Rafto Prize Laureate will be announced at a press conference on 29 September at 10:00 (Norwegian time) at the Rafto Human Rights House in Bergen.
The press conference will be webcasted on www.rafto.no by our collaboration partner within design and communication – Maritime Colours. A press release, pictures and relevant information will be published on our website as well.

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