The Sakharov Prize
for Freedom of Thought

Since 1988, the European Parliament has awarded the annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in order to honor individuals or organizations for their efforts "on behalf of human rights and fundamental freedoms and against oppression and injustice." Here are a few of the recipients. For a complete list: www.europarl.europa.eu/comparl/afet/droi/sakharov

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Kofi Annan (2003)	Xanana Gusmão (1999)	Ang San Suu Kyi (1990)
Nelson Mandela (1988)	Ibrahim Rugova (1998)	Leyla Zana (1995)

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