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2022 Hrant Dink Award granted to Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, Shaharzad Akbar

2022 Hrant Dink Award granted to Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, Shaharzad Akbar

In her acceptance speech, Akbar called on the global feminist movement to stand in solidarity with the Afghan people "not to normalize Taliban's misogyny."

16 September 2022

‘Without hope, we have no energy to move forward’

HRANT DINK AWARD LAUREATES

‘Without hope, we have no energy to move forward’

Granted on the birthday of the late journalist, this year’s International Hrant Dink Awards have been received by two women waging the same struggles in two different countries. We share the full texts of journalist Ressa’s and lawyer Arın’s speeches.

20 September 2021

Hrant Dink Awards granted to Maria Ressa and Canan Arın

Hrant Dink Awards granted to Maria Ressa and Canan Arın

This year’s Hrant Dink Awards have been granted to investigative journalist Maria Ressa from the Philippines and women’s rights activist and lawyer Canan Arın from Turkey.

16 September 2021

International Hrant Dink Award is waiting for nominees

International Hrant Dink Award is waiting for nominees

The proposals for nominations will be accepted until April 30 and the International Hrant Dink Award winners will be announced on September 15, 2021.

13 January 2021

Hrant Dink Award Granted to Nebahat Akkoç and Agnes Kharshiing

Hrant Dink Award Granted to Nebahat Akkoç and Agnes Kharshiing

2019 International Hrant Dink Award has been granted to Nebahat Akkoç, who works to raise awareness about women’s rights and struggle against male violence, and Agnes Kharshiing, who struggles for the rights of disadvantaged groups and environment.

16 September 2019

Hrant Dink Award Ceremony: Rakel Dink's Speech

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Hrant Dink Award Ceremony: Rakel Dink's Speech

I want to wake up from my sleep. I want to wake up to a Turkey where justice is in place, where no murders, abuses or sexual assaults take place. I want to wake up to a Turkey that cries out out, ‘‘Never again!’’

17 September 2018

Hrant Dink Award Ceremony: Murat Çelikkan's Speech

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Hrant Dink Award Ceremony: Murat Çelikkan's Speech

It is the struggle for human rights that will light the torch of hope against hopelessness, not only in Turkey but in the entire world. “There is a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in." In the name of hope, I accept this award.

17 September 2018

Hrant Dink Award Ceremony: Radya el-Mutawakel's Speech

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Hrant Dink Award Ceremony: Radya el-Mutawakel's Speech

We at Mwatana are working very hard to push for releasing those who are detained and disappeared all over Yemen. In spite of all the darkness, there are some successful stories that encourage us to go forward.

17 September 2018

Hrant Dink Award Granted to Murat Çelikkan, Mwatana for Human Rights

Hrant Dink Award Granted to Murat Çelikkan, Mwatana for Human Rights

2018 International Hrant Dink Award has been granted to rights advocate and Truth Justice Memory Center director Murat Çelikkan and Mwatana for Human Rights Organization in Yemen.

17 September 2018 Pınar Tarcan

Hrant Dink Award Awaits Nominations

Hrant Dink Award Awaits Nominations

Nominations for International Hrant Dink Award is now open. You can also nominate any inspiring individual, institution or group by April 15 through www.hrantdinkodulu.org

22 February 2013