The Simon Wiesenthal Center has chosen Matthew W. Daus, Esq. to be among those honored as a “Hero of Tolerance” this year, at Yankee Stadium at noon on August 25. The honor is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting tolerance, understanding, and human rights, fighting against hatred, bigotry, and discrimination, often at great personal risk.
“At these challenging times of division and unrest among people of different faiths and backgrounds at home and around the world, it is imperative that we all come together to spread the word of tolerance and equality, while standing up courageously (as the late Simon Wiesenthal did) for what is right and just,” noted Mr. Daus. “I have proudly supported this meaningful organization for many years, thanks to my good friend Ira Goldstein, who is part of the host committee.”
Perhaps best known for his work in the transportation industry, Mr. Daus was previously Prosecutor for the NYC Commission on Human Rights, where he prosecuted and investigated discrimination cases in the areas of employment, housing and public accommodation. He is also known for the following:
- Served as General Counsel of the NYC Community Development Agency, helping to in fund non-profit community-based organizations with tens of millions of dollars in federal and local funding.
- Served as President of CURE (Community Understanding for Racial & Ethnic Equality), which brought together community leaders of different faiths and ethnicities to solve problems and disputes.
- Conceived, developed and implemented a “Seeds of Tolerance” program for young children to learn about “equality, understanding, appreciation and respect for our differences.”
Those wishing to make a contribution to the Wiesenthal Center can visit: www.wiesenthal.com/HeroesForTolerance2024.
Source: Windels Marx
