Alaa Abd El-Fattah

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Alaa Abd El-Fattah's accolades are rooted in his courage and resilience as a political prisoner. The PEN Pinter Prize's Writer of Courage honor, awarded in 2024, is a testament to his commitment to free expression. Amnesty International's Prisoner of Conscience designation further underscores the international recognition of his unjust imprisonment. These honors are unique in that they celebrate his activism rather than commercial success.

AwardsAlaa Abd El-Fattah has received significant human rights and literary honors. In 2024, author Arundhati Roy chose him as the Writer of Courage for the PEN Pinter Prize, recognizing his persecution for his work. Amnesty International designated him a Prisoner of Conscience. These honors reflect his status as a symbol of free expression.

Honours & Distinctions

Prisoner of Conscience

Amnesty International·2019

Designated as a prisoner of conscience for being imprisoned solely for peaceful expression of beliefs.