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Sakharov Prize


 

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, named after Soviet scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov, was established in December 1985 by the European Parliament as a means to honour individuals or organizations who had dedicated their lives to the defence of human rights and freedoms.

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Soviet - Andrei Sakharov - 1985 - European Parliament - Human rights

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The Sakharov Prize is awarded annually on or around 10 December, the day on which the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed.

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10 December - United Nations - Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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