AFET DROI joint meeting - Inhuman detention and death of Sakharov Price Laureate Alexei Navalny

Full-size replica of Sakharov Prize laureate Alexey Navalny’s prison cell

EP Plenary Session - Award of the  Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

Sakharov Prize Award Week 2021 -  Press Conference.

Sakharov Prize Award Week 2021 - Youh seminar

Interview with Leonid VOLKOV, Chief of Staff of the 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate Alexei Navalny

TV interview of Leonid VOLKOV, Chief of Staff of the 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate Alexei Navalny

Jounalists group interview with Leonid VOLKOV, Chief of Staff of the 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate Alexei Navalny

Sakharov Prize Award Week 2021 - AFET extraordinary meeting - Exchange of views with Daria Navalnaya, daughter of Alexei Navalny, the 2021 Sakharov prize laureate, and Leonid Volkov, chief of Staff of Alexei Navalny

Temporary exhibition “Andrei Sakharov: Scientist, Dissident, Human Rights Activist”

EP Plenary session -  Sakharov Prize 2021 laureate

Announcement of the results of the vote on the shortlist of three candidates for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2021.Press point

Sakharov Fellowship for human rights defenders programme and Lorent Saleh, 2017 Sakharov Prize Laureate, visit to the Parlamentarium

Sakharov Fellowship - Meeting with Heidi Hautala, Vice-President of the EP responsible for Sakharov Community

Sakharov Fellowship - Meeting with Maria Arena, Chair of the EP Subcommittee on Human Rights - EP Human rights activities

Sakharov Fellowship - Meeting with David McAllister, Chair of the Foreign Affairs committee - EU Global Human Rights Sanctions mechanism

This infoclip is a part of the video series called "European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024)", demonstrating Parliament's unwavering commitment to human rights and democracy around the globe. Since 1988, Parliament’s Sakharov Prize recognises individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to protecting freedom of thought in the world. The info clip shows illustrative material related to the five Sakharov Laureates of the 9th legislative term, namely Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti fighting for the rights of China’s Uyghur minority, the democratic opposition in Belarus, Russian opposition leader, lawyer, anti-corruption activist and political prisoner Alexei Navalny, the brave people of Ukraine as well as Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Support to democracy and human rights activities

Council and Commission statements and debate on the murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia, resolution voted on Thursday

The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate Mr Navalny’s death with Commission and Belgian Presidency representatives. They are expected to condemn the Russian regime and President Vladimir Putin, and discuss the dangerous situation facing opposition figures, journalists and human rights defenders in Russia. Closing statements by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy and by Mathieu MICHEL for the Council - Belgian State Secretary for Digitisation.

The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia: closing statements by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy and Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian State Secretary

MEPs debate Mr Navalny’s death with Commission and Belgian Presidency representatives. They are expected to condemn the Russian regime and President Vladimir Putin, and discuss the dangerous situation facing opposition figures, journalists and human rights defenders in Russia. Second part of the debate.

The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate Mr Navalny’s death with Commission and Belgian Presidency representatives. They are expected to condemn the Russian regime and President Vladimir Putin, and discuss the dangerous situation facing opposition figures, journalists and human rights defenders in Russia. First part of the debate.

The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate Mr Navalny’s death with Commission and Belgian Presidency representatives. They are expected to condemn the Russian regime and President Vladimir Putin, and discuss the dangerous situation facing opposition figures, journalists and human rights defenders in Russia. Mathieu MICHEL for the Council - Belgian State Secretary for Digitisation, in charge of Administrative Simplification, Privacy and Buildings Administration and by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU support to political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia: opening statements by Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian State Secretary and Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

The clip recounts the life of Alexei Navalny and his fight as opponent of the Russian regime. Part of the footage is ©AFP. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Parliament. The material may not be edited and must be shown in its entirety. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AFP – www.afp.com

Clip: Tribute to Alexei Navalny

Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (D-RU) discuss following the death of Alexei NAVALNY, Sakharov Prize Laureate 2021. Questions and answers session by MEPs.

Death of Alexei NAVALNY, Sakharov Prize 2021: joint meeting of AFET Committee, Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee: MEPs Q&A

EP Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (D-RU) exchange views on the inhuman detention and death of Alexei NAVALNY, 2021 Sakharov Price Laureate. MEPs also discuss the state of Russia’s democratic opposition movement ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for 15-17 March 2024, as well as the situation of all those Russian opposition voices currently behind bars. The following guests give testimonies to MEPs: Leonid VOLKOV, Chief of staff of Alexei Navalny, Anti-Corruption Foundation, Evgenia KARA-MURZA, Advocacy Director at the Free Russia Foundation, wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Vladimir MILOV, Vice-President of the Free Russia Foundation, former Vice-Minister of Energy of Russia.

Death of Alexei Navalny and state of the Russian opposition: extracts from the exchange of views - AFET, DROI Subcommittee and Delegation for relations with Russia

Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (D-RU) exchange views on the death of 2021 Sakharov Prize Laureate Alexei Navalny and on the state of the Russian opposition ahead of the presidential elections. Opening statements by David MCALLISTER, (EPP, DE) chair of AFET (Committee on Foreign Affairs), Leonid VOLKOV, Chief of staff of Alexei Navalny, Anti-Corruption Foundation (remotely), Evgenia KARA-MURZA, Advocacy Director at the Free Russia Foundation, wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Vladimir MILOV, Vice-President of the Free Russia Foundation, former Vice-Minister of Energy of Russia. Followed by a questions and answers session by MEPs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Exchange of views on the death of Sakharov Prize Laureate Alexei Navalny and on the state of the Russian opposition ahead of the presidential elections: opening statements

Yulia NAVALNAYA and Leonid VOLKOV, Chief of Staff for Alexey Navalny and Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Foundation are invited to the European Parliament, in Brussels. They attend the screening of the award-winning CNN documentary “Navalny”, directed by Daniel Roher. Following the screening, a debate metween Navalny's representatives and the audience takes place. Statement by Leonid VOLKOV and extracts from the event.

Sakharov Community event in the presence of Yulia NAVALNAYA and Leonid VOLKOV, Chief of Staff for Alexey Navalny and Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Foundation to the European Parliament: statement by Leonid VOLKOV and extracts from the event

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Yulia Navalnaya, Alexei Navalny's wife and Leonid Volkov, Alexei Navalny's Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Foundation, in the European Parliament, in Brussels. After their meeting, Roberta METSOLA, EP President gives a statement.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Yulia NAVALNAYA and Leonid VOLKOV, Alexei Navalny's Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Foundation: arrival, welcome, roundtable and statement after the meeting

Following the Taliban's return to power, women are again excluded from government and education and their rights and freedoms are threatened. To honour the Afghan women for their brave fight for equality, the European Parliament is hosting the "Afghan Women Days" on Tuesday and Wednesday. This event gathers MEPs, prominent Afghan women who were finalists for Parliament’s 2021 Sakharov Prize, Commission and United Nations representatives as well as representatives of other international organisations. Extracts from several workshops organised to discuss specific issues related to Afghanistan, such as future perspectives for women in the country and a youth seminar. Statements of Heidi HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FI), Vice President in charge of the Sakharov Prize Community and Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), Chair of the Sub-committee on Human Rights.

Afghan Women Days - extracts from workshops and statements of Heidi HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FI) and Maria ARENA (S&D, BE)

The European Parliament organises "Afghan Women Days", gathering MEPs, prominent Afghan women who were finalists for Parliament’s 2021 Sakharov Prize, Commission and United Nations representatives as well as representatives of other international organisations, to address and cast light on the extremely worrying situation for women in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power last year. Shahazad AKBAR, Chair of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) and Sima SAMAR,Human rights advocate, former Minister of Women’s Affairs and former Chair call for humanitarian help and warn EU about the necessity to keep working on Humans and Women's rights.

Afghan Women Days: statements by Shaharzad AKBAR, and by Sima SAMAR, Sakharov Prize finalists 2021

MEPs have awarded Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny the European Parliament’s 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. President Sassoli meet with Daria Navalnaya, daughter of Alexei Navalny and Leonid Volkov, one of Mr Navalny’s political advisers who served as his chief of staff during Mr Navalny’s 2018 presidential election campaign.

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Daria Navalnaya, daughter of Alexei Navalny, the 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate, and Leonid Volkov, Chief of Staff of Alexei Navalny: welcome and roundtable

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded each year by the European Parliament to honour individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny is awarded the 2021 Sakharov Prize in a ceremony.

Award of the Sakharov Prize 2021: extracts from the ceremony

David Sassoli, EP President, Daria Navalnaya, daughter of Alexei Navalny and Leonid Volkov, one of Mr Navalny’s political advisers who served as his chief of staff during Mr Navalny’s 2018 presidential election campaign hold a press conference after the award ceremony of the Sakharov Prize.

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP president, Leonid VOLKOV, chief of staff for Alexei Navalny's campaign and by Daria NAVALNAYA, daughter of Alexei Navalny

Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny is awarded with the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony at the emicycle of the European parliament in Strasbourg. His daughter, Daria NAVALNAYA, gives a speech in front of the plenary. Statement by David SASSOLI, EP President. This transcript is a result àof an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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