Andrei Sakharov Freedom Award [SEP] conferred by
Andrei Sakharov Freedom Award
The Andrei Sakharov Freedom Award, officially known as the Sakharov Freedom Award and named after Soviet scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov, was established in 1980 by the Norwegian Helsinki Committee with the support and consent of Andrei Sakharov himself, to help people that because of their opinions, beliefs and conscience are persecuted or imprisoned.
The fund's assets are to be used for direct support to those persecuted in their home country, mainly by granting the Sakharov Freedom Award.
See also.
- Sakharov Prize
Rodolfo Walsh Prize, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (Argentina)
- Sakharov Prize - The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, named after Soviet scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov, was established in December 1988 by the European Parliament as a means to honor individuals or organisations who have dedicated their lives to the defense of human rights and freedom of thought.
- Sappho Award, International Free Press Society
- Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award, First Amendment Center and Americana Music Association
- Tully Center for Free Speech Award