Andrei Sakharov

Press release - Sakharov Prize 2020: interviews with the laureates

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Please note that making a request does not guarantee you an interview.

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  • Please note that making a request does not guarantee you an interview.
  • You will receive confirmation of whether you have an interview slot only on Friday 11 December, not earlier.
  • Journalists who wish to have interpretation must inform the EP Press Service in advance if they need such assistance.
  • The democratic opposition in Belarus, 2020 Sakharov Prize laureates

    The democratic opposition in Belarus are this years Sakharov Prize laureates, following a decision by European Parliament President David Sassoli and the political groups leaders on 22 October.

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 - Sakharov Walk of Freedom

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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The Sakharov Walk of Freedom consists of 43 ceramic-based tiles arranged on the Solidarność Esplanade outside the European Parliament in Brussels, inscribed with short texts about all the Sakharov Prize laureates.

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The Sakharov Walk of Freedom consists of 43 ceramic-based tiles arranged on the Solidarność Esplanade outside the European Parliament in Brussels, inscribed with short texts about all the Sakharov Prize laureates.

The tiles are arranged chronologically, starting with 1988 when the Sakharov Prize was first awarded, in a circle towards 2019.

Article - In Parliament this week: special climate session, future of Europe, Sakharov Prize

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Monday, December 9, 2019
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The project will be presented to MEPs by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, and Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans.

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  • The project will be presented to MEPs by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, and Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans.
  • Parliament will also celebrate the laureates of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by unveiling the Sakharov Walk of Freedom on Tuesday.
  • The walk consists of slabs presenting all Sakharov Prize laureates and can be found between the buildings of the Parliament in Brussels.
  • The Parliament has been awarding the Sakharov Prize every year since 1988 to individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Top story - Sakharov Prize 2018 - Oleg Sentsov

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
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Ukrainian film director and human rights activist Oleg Sentsov will be in Parliament on 26 November to pick up the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

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  • Ukrainian film director and human rights activist Oleg Sentsov will be in Parliament on 26 November to pick up the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
  • Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov was the winner of the European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thougth in 2018.
  • The finalists for the 2018 Sakharov Prize are: Oleg Sentsov, 11 NGOs saving migrant lives across the Mediterranean Sea and Nasser Zefzafi.
  • The nominees for the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought have been announced.

Press release - Ilham Tohti awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
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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.

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  • 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.
  • 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.

Article - Ilham Tohti wins 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Announcing the laureate, Parliament President David Sassoli said: 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.

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  • Announcing the laureate, Parliament President David Sassoli said: 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.
  • "By awarding this prize, we strongly urge the Chinese government to release Tohti and we call for the respect of minority rights in China."
  • The finalists

    Brazilian human rights defenders and Kenyan students were also among the finalists for this year's Sakharov Prize.

  • More on the Sakharov Prize

    The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, named in honour of the Soviet physicist and political dissident Andrei Sakharov, has been awarded annually since 1988 to individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Highlights - MEPs back North Macedonian plea for opening accession talks - Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
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Finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

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  • Finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

    On Tuesday 8 October the Committees on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Development (DEVE), together with the Human Rights Subcommittee (DROI), will vote to shortlist the three finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

  • The final laureate will be chosen by the Conference of Presidents on 24 October and the award ceremony will take place on 18 December in Strasbourg.
  • The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded each year by the European Parliament to honour individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Highlights - Exchange of views with Vadym Prystaiko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine - Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
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Finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

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  • Finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

    On Tuesday 8 October the Committees on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Development (DEVE), together with the Human Rights Subcommittee (DROI), will vote to shortlist the three finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

  • The final laureate will be chosen by the Conference of Presidents on 24 October and the award ceremony will take place on 18 December in Strasbourg.
  • The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded each year by the European Parliament to honour individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.