Aung San Suu Kyi
Awards & Honours
35
Awards Won
6
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Covers
1
Records
Aung San Suu Kyi's accolades reflect her extraordinary commitment to democracy and human rights. The Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 remains her most iconic honor, awarded while she was under house arrest. She has also received the Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament, the Congressional Gold Medal from the US Congress, and honorary degrees from some of the world's leading universities. These honors recognize her as one of the most significant figures in the global struggle for freedom.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights.
Congressional Gold Medal
Highest civilian honor in the US, recognizing her leadership.
Honorary degree
Doctor of Civil Law honoris causa.
Honorary degree
Doctor of Laws honoris causa.
Honorary degree
Doctor of Law honoris causa.
Honorary citizenship
Granted honorary Canadian citizenship.
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
TIME
2008-04-28
Aung San Suu Kyi: The Face of Freedom
Records & Feats
First person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while under house arrest
Aung San Suu Kyi was under house arrest when she received the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize, a unique occurrence in the prize's history.