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Iranian Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Wins Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
Original: Iranian Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Awarded Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been awarded the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, honouring her decades of work defending women, political prisoners and dissidents in Iran. Sotoudeh, who has spent years in prison for her advocacy, is among the most prominent rights defenders in the country, and the award is seen as international recognition of her perseverance despite continued pressure from Iranian authorities.
Why now: The announcement of a major international human rights award for a jailed Iranian lawyer has drawn attention to her case and Iran's treatment of dissidents.
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