The 2024 NED Democracy Awards paid tribute to the courage and achievements of NED partners from Ukraine, Tibet, and Sudan, as well as extraordinary champions of democracy around the world.

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NED is honoring Vladimir Kara-Murza, imprisoned Russian opposition leader, with the Democracy Service Medal for his support for truth and democracy in Russia.

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NED is honoring Evgenia Kara-Murza with the Democracy Service Medal for her international advocacy on behalf of Russian political prisoners and their families.

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NED is honoring Sikyong Penpa Tsering, with the Democracy Service Medal for his leadership defending democracy and human rights on behalf of all Tibetans. 

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NED honors Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya with the Democracy Service Medal for her leadership and personal sacrifice to defend democracy over authoritarianism.

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NED honored Waey Organization for empowering young Sudanese leaders to advance peace and democracy amidst violent conflict.

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NED honors Tibet Action Institute for documenting the Chinese Communist Party’s attempts to erase Tibetan children’s identity.

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NED honors the Regional Center for Human Rights for ground-breaking work seeking accountability for forcibly abducted Ukrainian children.

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NED is honoring Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell with the Democracy Service Medal for his distinguished leadership in support of freedom and defense of democracy champions.

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NED is honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi with the Democracy Service Medal for her outspoken support for democracy advocates around the world.

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