Sakharov Prize
Also known as Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
award honouring individuals and groups of people who have dedicated their lives to the defense of human rights and freedom of thought
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The Sakharov Prize is an international award given to people and groups who have devoted themselves to defending human rights and freedom of thought. It matters because it recognizes and honors those working to protect fundamental freedoms that are essential to democratic societies.
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The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, commonly known as the Sakharov Prize, 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.
A shortlist of nominees is drawn up annually by the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Development. The MEPs who make up those committees then select a shortlist in September. Thereafter, the final choice is given to The European Parliament's Conference of Presidents (President and political group's leaders) and the laureate's name is announced late in October. The prize is awarded in a ceremony at the Parliament's Strasbourg hemicycle (round chamber) in December. The prize includes a monetary award of €50,000.