AAWO together with ADL and the Hidden Child Organization honored Albanian individuals and families who saved and helped Jews during the World War II. In particular. A community ceremony was organized for Bicaku family who saved the lives of 26 Jewish people during the war. Political and congressional leaders in the NY area attended, including the Albanian Embassador to the UN and other prominent organizations’ representatives such as the Vice-Chairman of National Albanian American Council, Martin Shkreli.