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.

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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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