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Five human rights defenders win 2026 Front Line Defenders Award
Original: Five human rights defenders who refused to be silenced receive the 2026 Front Line Defenders Award
Front Line Defenders has announced the recipients of its 2026 award, honouring five human rights defenders who the organisation says refused to be silenced despite pressure and repression. The award recognises individuals working at great personal risk to defend rights in their countries, and the announcement has drawn attention to their ongoing struggles and the broader crackdown on activism worldwide.
Why now: The annual award announcement shines a spotlight on at-risk activists, drawing public attention to their causes.
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