The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, which was founded by the European Parliament in 1988, is awarded each year to an individual or organisation that has achieved distinction in dening human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Bronntar Duais Sakharov um Shaoirse Smaointeoireachta, a chruthaigh Parlaimint na hEorpa sa bhliain 1988, gach bliain ar dhuine nó ar eagraíocht a bhfuil tuillteanas bainte amach aige nó aici i sainmhíniú chearta an duine agus saoirsí bunúsacha.