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Anna Lindh Memorial Fund

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The Anna Lindh Memorial Fund (Swedish: Anna Lindhs Minnesfond) is a memorial fund started to commemorate the Swedish politician Anna Lindh, who was assassinated in 2003. The fund gives an annual award, known as the Anna Lindh Prize, to a woman or young person with "the courage to fight indifference, prejudice, oppression and injustices in order to promote a good life for all people in an environment marked by respect for human rights."

The prize carries an award of SEK 150,000. In addition, the fund makes grants, which "aim to encourage projects in Anna Lindh’s spirit", of SEK 25,000 to Swedish individuals.

Laureates

  • 2004: Amira Hass, journalist (Israel)
  • 2005: Tostan and Anna Lindh Association (Senegal)
  • 2006: Tatsiana Revjaka (Belarus)
  • 2008: Khin Ohmar (Burma)
  • 2009: Mohamed Nasheed (Maldives)
  • 2010: Jean Zaru (Palestine)
  • 2011: Centre for Liberian Assistance (Liberia)
  • 2012: Center for Roma Initiatives (Montenegro)
  • 2013: Madeleine Albright
  • References

    Anna Lindh Memorial Fund Wikipedia


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