Topic: Vaclav Havel

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Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins the 2026 Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize

The Council of Europe awarded human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh with the Vaclav Havel human rights prize. She is a prominent advocate for the rights of women, children and political prisoners.

28 Sept 2026, 14:14 UTC

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Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh receives Vaclav Havel Human Rights Award

Activist against the death penalty and the mandatory veil for women in Iran, lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh was awarded the Council of Europe Vaclav Havel Prize on Monday. She is the first Iranian woman to win this award.

28 Sept 2026, 14:12 UTC