The award was handed over to former Turkish teacher, advocate of women’s right Nebahat Akkoch.
An Indian women’s right activist Agnes Kharshiing also received an award.
The International Hrant Dink Award is granted to two individuals; one from Turkey and one from abroad. In addition to the award itself, after an annual scanning and reviewing process, the Award Committee makes a selection of individuals, institutions, organizations and initiatives that pursue activities in line with the principles of Hrant Dink Award and announces their names to the public during the award ceremony under the title of “Sparks”.
The Award is presented to individuals, organisations and groups that give inspiration and hope to people for holding on to their struggle, that work for a...
