Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is an honorary award established by the European Parliament in 1988 to recognize individuals or groups who have dedicated their lives to the defense of human rights and freedom of thought. The prize is awarded annually, with a shortlist of nominees drawn up by the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Development, and a final choice given to the European Parliament's Conference of Presidents. The prize includes a monetary award of €50,000 and has been awarded to notable figures such as Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi, and Malala Yousafzai, as well as organizations like the Argentine Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo.learn more on wikipedia