Ukrainian journalist Maksym Butkevych has received the Vaclav Havel Award for Human Rights, recognition dedicated to his work in defending human rights.
Raluca Ioana Draghici
.webp)
International
https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/2025-v%C3%A1clav-havel-prize-awarded-to-ukrainian-journalist-and-human-rights-defender-maksym-butkevych-1
Always see our news on Google
Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian journalist and human rights activist, was honored with the Vaclav Havel Award by the Council of Europe, becoming the first Ukrainian to receive this distinction. Butkevych was arrested by Russian forces and spent time in prison, being released in 2024. The ceremony took place in Strasbourg, where the President of the Parliamentary Assembly highlighted the dangers faced by journalists, mentioning that 171 journalists were incarcerated in Europe. Butkevych dedicated the award to Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, emphasizing the importance of human rights.
Sources
Latest News
13:00
Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of attacking airports in Kyiv and Boryspil ahead of the US envoys’ visit
12:52
Botoşani: A man was detained for 24 hours after shooting a rabbit without having a hunting license
12:42
Aryna Sabalenka complained to the umpire about the smell of marijuana from the stands during her victory at the US Open
12:36
A Moldovan national detained after helping three Indian citizens attempt to cross the Prut River illegally into Romania
12:27
DIICOT has charged five legal entities, including an international transport company, in a case involving the establishment of an organized criminal group and drug trafficking
See more news
NEWS ON THE SAME TOPICS
.webp)
Personalized news feed, AI-powered search, and notifications in a more interactive experience.
.webp)
