Three nominees shortlisted for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize

Three nominees have been shortlisted for the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, an award honoring the late Czech president and human rights champion. The nominees include Belorussian activist Ales Bialiatski, the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association and China’s Rights Defence Network. The prize, which was established last year, will be awarded on September 30 at a ceremony in the Czech capital.

Author: Masha Volynsky