ISLAMABAD, Sept 16: Malala Yousufzai and an American singer, human rights and social justice activist Harry Belafonte have been jointly announced as the recipients of Amnesty International’s ‘Ambassador of Conscience Award’ for 2013.

The award will be presented at a ceremony on Tuesday evening at the Mansion House, Dublin.

The ‘Ambassador of Conscience Award’ is the Amnesty International’s highest honour, recognising individuals who have promoted and enhanced the cause of human rights through their life and by example.

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