U2 lead singer Bono and the advocacy organization he co-founded, DATA, will be the 2007 recipients of the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal. The award recognizes their "groundbreaking work in raising awareness about and spurring a global response to the crisis of AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa." A CGD Views from the Center blog post applauds this recognition of DATA's persistence in keeping U.S. and other rich country policymakers' attention focused on the needs of African nations and making sure that when the cameras turn elsewhere, our leaders still honor their words.
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