BahFrancis's video: 2019 International Hrant Dink Award for Agnes Kharshiing

Agnes Kharshiing, receiving the 2019 International Hrant Dink Award in Istanbul, Turkey on 15th September 2019. The award for Agnes was given in recognition of her work in defending the rights of the poor, women, children and disadvantaged groups where she lives as well as for environmental rights. About International Hrant Dink Award.. International Hrant Dink Award is presented every year to individuals, organizations or groups that work for a free and just world free from discrimination, racism and violence, who take personal risks for achieving those ideals, who break the stereotypes and use the language of peace and by doing so give inspiration and hope to others. By means of this Award, the Hrant Dink Foundation aims to remind to all those who struggle for these ideals that their voices are heard, their works are visible, they are not alone, and also to encourage everyone to fight for their ideals. Each year the award is granted to two individuals; one from Turkey and one from abroad. In addition to the award itself, after an annual scanning and reviewing process, the Award Committee makes a selection of individuals, institutions, organisations and initiatives that pursue activities in line with the principles of Hrant Dink Award and announces their names to the public during the award ceremony under the title of "Sparks".