Alexei Navalny, a leading Russian opposition figure has been awarded the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. His daughter collected the prize in the absence of the jailed laureate. For years, Navalny has been calling for democracy and an end to corruption in his home country. The European Parliament honours his fight.

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Parliament awards Alexei Navalny the 2021 Sakharov Prize

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Alexei Navalny, a leading opposition figure

Navalny has spent years exposing corruption

and leading demonstrations against the regime.

with millions of people across the country.

he has been arrested, harassed and poisoned

In February, he was imprisoned in a penal colony.

when there is disregard for human rights.

It is certainly a fight for human dignity,

for good governance and for rule of law."

Navalny's daughter, Daria collected the prize

delivering his message to the European Parliament.

The European Parliament has condemned the arrest,