Abdulrahman Al-Mawwas | The White Helmets
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Channel: Oslo Freedom Forum · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism
Abdulrahman Al-Mawwas is the vice president of the White Helmets, also known as the Syrian Civil Defense. The White Helmets act as first responders after airstrikes and bombings in Syria, rescuing civilians from the rubble. Once a mechanical engineer, Al-Mawwas banded together with other Syrians — including bakers, construction workers, taxi drivers, and university students — to create a defense group that could aid civilian victims during these attacks. Despite facing extreme danger, loss of life, and media disinformation campaigns, the White Helmet volunteers have saved over 92,000 lives since the organization's inception in 2013. The Oslo Freedom Forum is a global event series presented by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF). #oslofreedomforum Learn more about #OsloFreedomForum: Website: https://oslofreedomforum.com X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/OsloFF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osloff/ Join us in promoting freedom where it’s most at risk! Donate today: https://hrf.org/?form=donate
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