"Rachel Riley's Freedom of the City of London is richly deserved, because it recognises her courage in using her public platform to campaign against antisemitism, and her sterling work to encourage young people to find their own voice and call out racism whenever they hear and see it. Rachel is also to be commended for her Holocaust education work, which has seen her visit Auschwitz and meet with Jewish leadership groups and survivors of this horrendous chapter in our collective history."
"Rachel Riley is a truly deserving recipient of one of our city's oldest traditions. She has become one of the UK's most important voices against antisemitism, speaking with clarity and bravery at a time when it is needed most. We are not just recognising her considerable public profile, but her profound public service in the cause of tolerance and education."
Rachel Riley received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her contributions to Holocaust education and campaigning against antisemitism. She reports that antisemitism has become more visible and that many Jewish people feel less welcome and less safe in Britain. The honour was nominated by Lord Mayor Alastair King and Alderman Tim Levene. Alastair King praised Riley's courage using a public platform to challenge antisemitism and her work encouraging young people to call out racism, noting her visits to Auschwitz and meetings with survivors. Tim Levene highlighted Riley's public service for tolerance and education and the City's commitment to fighting prejudice. The Freedom tradition dates to 1237.
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