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Press release - The 2020 Sakharov Prize awarded to the democratic opposition in Belarus

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Friday, October 23, 2020
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But they have on their side something that brute force can never defeat - and this is the truth.

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  • But they have on their side something that brute force can never defeat - and this is the truth.
  • Background

    The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded each year by the European Parliament.

  • It is named in honour of Soviet physicist and political dissident Andrei Sakharov and the prize money is 50 000 euros.
  • Last year, the prize was given to Ilham Tohti, an Uyghur economist fighting for the rights of Chinas Uyghur minority.

Press release - Sakharov Prize 2020: MEPs select the finalists

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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The prize itself will be awarded in a ceremony in Parliaments hemicycle on 16 December.

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  • The prize itself will be awarded in a ceremony in Parliaments hemicycle on 16 December.
  • Background

    The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded each year by the European Parliament.

  • It is named in honour of Soviet physicist and political dissident Andrei Sakharov and the prize money is 50 000 euros.
  • Last year, the prize was given to Ilham Tohti, an Uyghur economist fighting for the rights of Chinas Uyghur minority.

Article - Plenary highlights: Sakharov Prize, EU Ombudsman, pollinators

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
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As Tohti is currently imprisoned for life in China on separatism-related charges, his daughter Jewher Ilham accepted the award on his behalf.

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  • As Tohti is currently imprisoned for life in China on separatism-related charges, his daughter Jewher Ilham accepted the award on his behalf.
  • Emily OReilly has been re-elected as European Ombudsman, allowing her to continue investigating complaints against EU bodies for the next five years.
  • MEPs called on the European Commission to come up with new measures to protect bees and other pollinators in a resolution adopted on Wednesday.
  • The treaty introduced reforms in the EU, such as a higher level of democratic accountability and better protection of civil, political, economic and social rights.

Article - Sakharov Prize: daughter of 2019 laureate Ilham Tohti receives prize on his behalf

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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Ilham Tohti, a Uyghur scholar fighting for the rights of Chinas Muslim Uyghur minority, has been in jail since 2014 on separatism-related charges.

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  • Ilham Tohti, a Uyghur scholar fighting for the rights of Chinas Muslim Uyghur minority, has been in jail since 2014 on separatism-related charges.
  • Presenting the award, Parlimaent President David Sassoli said: Ilham Tohti, with his activism, managed to give a voice to the Uyghurs.
  • [...] He has been working for 20 years to promote dialogue and mutual understanding between them and other Chinese people.
  • Accepting the award during the ceremony in Strasbourg, Jewher Ilham said: It is an honour to be at the European Parliament today to accept the Sakharov Prize on behalf of my father.

Press release - Daughter of 2019 Sakharov Prize winner Ilham Tohti receives prize on his behalf

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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Ilham Tohti, with his activism, managed to give a voice to the Uyghurs.

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  • Ilham Tohti, with his activism, managed to give a voice to the Uyghurs.
  • Accepting the award during the ceremony in Strasbourg, Jewher Ilham said: It is an honour to be at the European Parliament today to accept the Sakharov Prize on behalf of my father.
  • Award ceremony

    The prize, consisting of a certificate and 50,000, was received by Jewher Ilhami, during the ceremony on 18 December 2019.

  • Last year the prize was awarded to the Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, who accepted the prize in person in November after his release from prison.

Press release - Ilham Tohti to receive the 2019 Sakharov Prize

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Mr Tohti, who is currently imprisoned for life in China on separatism-related charges, will be represented by his daughter Jewher Ilham.

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  • Mr Tohti, who is currently imprisoned for life in China on separatism-related charges, will be represented by his daughter Jewher Ilham.
  • She will receive the prize from EP President David Sassoli, in a ceremony in the plenary chamber on Wednesday at noon.
  • President Sassoli and Ms Ilham are also scheduled to hold a press conference immediately after the award ceremony, starting at 12.40, in Parliaments Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room.
  • You can watch both the ceremony and the press conference live via EP Live and EbS+.

Press release - Sakharov Prize 2019: book your interview slot

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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As Mr Tohti is in prison in China, you can book an interview slot with his representative - his daughter Jewher Ilham - by sending an email to [email protected] and [email protected] by Monday 9 December at 12.00 CET at the latest.

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  • As Mr Tohti is in prison in China, you can book an interview slot with his representative - his daughter Jewher Ilham - by sending an email to [email protected] and [email protected] by Monday 9 December at 12.00 CET at the latest.
  • Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed and will be confirmed only on Friday 13 December, not earlier.
  • Information on the language combination

    Interpretation in French will be available for interviews with Ms Ilham, who will speak in English.

  • Ilham Tohti, 2019 Sakharov Prize laureate

    Imprisoned Uyghur economist and human rights activist Ilham Tohti is this years Sakharov Prize laureate, following a decision by European Parliament President David Sassoli and the political groups leaders on 24 October.

Highlights - Consideration of amendments to the draft report on human rights and democracy - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
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Ilham Tohti awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize

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  • Ilham Tohti awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize

    Uyghur economist and human rights activist Ilham Tohti has been awarded this years European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

  • European Parliament President David Sassoli announced the laureate in the Strasbourg chamber at noon on Thursday, following an earlier decision by the Conference of Presidents (President and political group leaders).
  • "I am very pleased to announce that the European Parliament has chosen Ilham Tohti as the winner of the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
  • Tohti has dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of the Uyghur minority in China..."

Highlights - EP Committees delegation meet with UN Secretary General Guterres and US Congress - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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Ilham Tohti awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize

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  • Ilham Tohti awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize

    Uyghur economist and human rights activist Ilham Tohti has been awarded this years European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

  • European Parliament President David Sassoli announced the laureate in the Strasbourg chamber at noon on Thursday, following an earlier decision by the Conference of Presidents (President and political group leaders).
  • "I am very pleased to announce that the European Parliament has chosen Ilham Tohti as the winner of the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
  • Tohti has dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of the Uyghur minority in China..."

Energous Corporation Announces Conference Call for Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results

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Monday, October 28, 2019
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ET) to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2019.

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  • ET) to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2019.
  • Interested parties can access the call by dialing 888-317-6003 within the United States or 412-317-6061 from international locations and providing the code 9107820 to be connected to the Energous Corporation conference call.
  • The call also will be broadcast on the Energous website at www.energous.com , where it will be archived for at least one year.
  • Energous Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT) is leading the next generation of wireless charging Wireless Charging 2.0 with its award-winning WattUp technology, which supports fast, efficient contact-based charging, as well as charging over-the-air.