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Detailed explanation-1: -The popular singer Rihanna has been named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year, and will come to campus to accept the Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award at a ceremony next Tuesday (Feb. 28).

Detailed explanation-2: -Each year, the Harvard Foundation of Harvard University presents the Humanitarian Award to an individual whose works and deeds have served to improve the quality of our lives and have inspired us to greater heights. This award is given in the name of the Rev. Professor Peter J.

Detailed explanation-3: -Satyarthi is the first Indian to have been given this award. The university said the ‘Harvard Humanitarian of the Year’ has been awarded to Mr. Satyarthi for his contributions in the field of child rights and abolition of child slavery.

Detailed explanation-4: -Elton John was moved to tears after being awarded the National Humanities Medal for his work to end Aids by the US president following a special performance at the White House.

Detailed explanation-5: -The award honors individuals who exemplify the compassionate nature of the physical therapy profession by actively expressing a commitment to humanity and exhibiting admirable degrees of selflessness in addressing key health concerns.