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Sakharov Prize

October 24 , 2021 1042 days 783 0
  • Imprisoned Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was recently awarded this European Union’s top human rights prize.
  • The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is commonly known as the Sakharov Prize.
  • This is an honorary award for individuals or groups who have dedicated their lives to the defence of human rights and freedom of thought.
  • Named after Russian scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov, the prize was established in December 1988 by the European Parliament.

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