The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is the highest tribute paid by the European Union to human rights work. It gives recognition to individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to protecting freedom of thought. Through the prize and its associated network the EU assists laureates, who are supported and empowered in their efforts to defend their causes. This year, the award goes to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran. Jina Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman, who died in September 2022, following physical abuse at the hands of the Iranian security services, while in custody. Her death sparked massive women-led protests in Iran against the hijab law and other discriminatory laws. This news item shows extracts from the ceremony of the 2023 Sakharov Prize during the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Strasbourg

plenary session

EU - Iran (T)

respect for human rights in the world (T)

Human rights (T2)

ceremony

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

violence against women (T)

Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2023 (T)

Award of the 2023 Sakharov Prize: extracts from the ceremony

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