July 23, 2025
2025 Democracy Service Medal—Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas
The 2025 Democracy Service Medal was bestowed posthumously to Oswaldo Payá in recognition of his life’s work and sacrifice advocating for democratic freedoms in Cuba.
June 06, 2024
2024 Democracy Service Medal—Vladimir Kara Murza
NED is honoring Vladimir Kara-Murza, imprisoned Russian opposition leader, with the Democracy Service Medal for his support for truth and democracy in Russia.
June 06, 2024
2024 Democracy Service Medal—Evgenia Kara Murza
NED is honoring Evgenia Kara-Murza with the Democracy Service Medal for her international advocacy on behalf of Russian political prisoners and their families.
June 06, 2024
2024 Democracy Service Medal—Sikyong Penpa Tsering
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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