This award is presented to an individual or company who demonstrates commitment to a free and uncensored press as well as commitment to the basic human rights of all people. The Brizis certainly exemplify his commitment. The citizens of Assisi. Italy. risked their own lives and wellbeing to help save 5.000 refugees from Nazi persecution during 1943 and 1944. After the war. the Assisi underground was recognized for its selfless acts. A key element of the underground has gone without recognition. The town printer Luigi Brizi and his son. Trento. produced false documents for all of the refugees in Assisi and
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