Princess Noor Pahlavi spoke about her activities and personal characteristics during the annual ceremony of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, when awarding the "2026 Medal of Courage" to Alika Loubon, an Iranian-American lawyer and activist.
The Shimon Wiesenthal Center's "Badge of Courage" is awarded to people who are honored by the center for their activities and roles in the fight against hatred, anti-Semitism and injustice.
Princess Noor Pahlavi said: "You all know she is very bright and prominent; anyone who has seen his debates knows that." He added that what he most wants the audience to know about Lubon is that behind his calmness and dignity in public, there is a "gentle and very kind personality" and the suffering of others affects him deeply.
He went on to say that Levon could have taken "a much easier path" with his abilities, but instead spent much of his time helping people understand each other. "You helped people understand each other," said Noor Pahlavi to Lubon. You helped those who felt disconnected feel less alone. I hope that tonight we can return some of the care you give to others with such passion."
"It is a great honor for me to award the Simon Wiesenthal Medal of Courage to Alika Levon," he concluded.