Ilham Tohti

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Ilham Tohti's accolades are a testament to his unwavering commitment to human rights under the most difficult circumstances. While imprisoned, he has received four major international awards, a rare distinction that highlights the global recognition of his peaceful advocacy. The Sakharov Prize, in particular, places him among distinguished laureates who have fought for freedom and dignity.

AwardsIlham Tohti has received numerous international human rights awards, including the PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award (2014), the Martin Ennals Award (2016), the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize (2019), and the Sakharov Prize (2019). These honors recognize his courageous advocacy for Uyghur rights and his commitment to non-violent dialogue.

Honours & Distinctions

Sakharov Prize

European Parliament·2019

Highest human rights honor of the European Parliament.

Václav Havel Human Rights Prize

Council of Europe·2019

Awarded to outstanding human rights defenders.

Martin Ennals Award

Martin Ennals Foundation·2016

Often called the Nobel Prize for human rights.

PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award

PEN International·2014

Awarded to writers persecuted for their work.