Around the world

Around the world



From the 'Mothers of the Disappeared' in Argentina to a minority rights defender in China, the Sakharov Prize has been awarded to more than 40 individuals and organisations from more than 30 countries around the world. Since 1988, the prize has demonstrated the European Parliament's commitment to the protection of human rights around the globe and Europe's belief in their universality.

Click on a country to see the laureates from or based in that country. Unfortunately, some laureates are not able to live in or return to their countries of origin, while the whereabouts of others are unknown or uncertain. Learn more about the stories of each laureate by clicking on their name.