Sirikan Charoensiri giving an acceptance speech at New York Public Library, Image courtesy of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, Facebook
The Clooney Foundation for Justice recognised the efforts of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) at The Albies, a gala held in New York City.
The TLHR was among six honorees from around the globe, celebrated for their work towards defending democracy activists and others who have been the target of legal harassment and persecution. The award ceremony was named after Justice Albie Sachs for his monumentally vital role in abolishing apartheid in South Africa.
The award, Justice for Democracy Defenders, was bestowed upon TLHR for defending “thousands of students, activists and journalists who have been arrested under Thailand‘s laws criminalising peaceful protest and speech — including insulting the monarchy.”
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