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Find out more on the procedure related to the European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought and how its nominees are chosen. Each year the European Parliament awards the Sakharov to honour individuals or organisations for their efforts on behalf of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
This prize was set up in 1988 in honour of Russian nuclear scientist and human rights activist Andrei Sakharov and it is the highest tribute to human rights endeavours the European Union accords.
The Sakharov Prize rewards in particular freedom of expression; safeguarding the rights of minorities; respect for international law; development of …read more
A guide to the Sakharov Prize (2016)
