A | STRASBOURG, France -- Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody in Iran last year, sparking worldwide protests against the country’s conservative Islamic theocracy, was awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize on Thursday.The EU award, named for Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, was created in 1988 to honor individuals or groups who defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. Sakharov, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died in 1989.Other finalists this year included Vilma Núñez de Escorcia and Roman Catholic Bishop Rolando Álvarez — two emblematic figures in the fight for the defense of human rights in Nicaragua — and a trio of women from Poland, El Salvador and the United States leading a fight for “free, safe and legal abortion.”Amini died on Sept. 16, 2022, after she was arrested for allegedly violating Iran’s mandatory headscarf law. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that day will “live in infamy,” adding that her ”brutal murder" marked a turning point.“It has triggered a women-led movement that is making history,” she said as she announced the awarding of the prize to Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran.“The world has heard the chants of ‘Women, Life, Liberty.' Three words that have become a rallying cry for all those standing up for equality, for dignity and for freedom in Iran," Metsola said. Women have played a leading role in the protests, with many publicly removing the compulsory Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab.The 27-nation EU has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials and organizations — including ministers, military officers and Iran’s morality police — for human rights abuses over the protests.“We stand with those who, even from prison, continue to keep women, life and freedom alive,” Metsola said. "By choosing them as laureates for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2023, this House remembers their struggle and continues to honor all those who have paid the ultimate price for liberty.ʺAmini died three days after she was arrested by Iran’s morality police. While authorities said she suffered a heart attack, Amini’s supporters said she was beaten by police and died as a result of her injuries.Her death triggered protests that spread across the country and rapidly escalated into calls for the overthrow of Iran’s four-decade-old Islamic theocracy.Authorities responded with a violent crackdown in which more than 500 people were killed and over 22,000 others were detained, according to rights groups. The demonstrations largely died down early this year, but there are still widespread signs of discontent. For several months, women could be seen openly flaunting the headscarf rule in Tehran and other cities, prompting a renewed crackdown over the summer.The award ceremony will take place on Dec. 13.Last year's prize was awarded to the people of Ukraine and their representatives for their resistance to Russia’s invasion and defiance during the ongoing war.___This story corrects the spelling of the winner's name to Mahsa instead of Masha.。 On Dharmendra’s 90th birth anniversary today, Hema Malini shared an emotional tribute to her late husband. She penned the note, expressing her grief, love and the difficult journey of rebuilding life without him. Dharmendra, the iconic star of Hindi cinema fondly remembered as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, passed away on November 24, 2025. This has left behind an irreplaceable void in both the industry and in the hearts of his family. Marking his birth anniversary, Hema Malini posted a deeply personal note on her social media accounts, admitting she remains “heartbroken” and is “slowly gathering up the pieces” as she navigates life after his loss. “Dharam ji, happy birthday my dear heart. More than two weeks have passed since you left me heartbroken, slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life, knowing that you will always be with me in spirit,” she wrote. Dharam jiHappy birthday my dear heart❤️More than two weeks have passed since you left me heartbroken, slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life, knowing that you will always be with me in spirit. The joyful memories of our life together can never be… pic.twitter.com/zY3QBJN0YE — Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) December 8, 2025 In the note, she reflected on their decades-long companionship. She reminisced by sharing how she cherishes the joyful memories that now bring her solace. Thanking God for their years together and their daughters, Esha and Ahana, Hema shared, “The joyful memories of our life together can never be erased… I thank God for our two beautiful girls, who reaffirm our love for each other.” She concluded her message with prayers for Dharmendra’s peace, honouring his humility and love for humanity. Recently, Hema Malini has also shared previously unseen family photographs featuring Dharmendra with their daughters. This has offered fans a glimpse into the family’s cherished moments. To honour Dharmendra’s legacy, the Deol family recently hosted a ‘Celebration of Life’ prayer meet in Mumbai. This meet was attended by stars of the industry, including Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Rekha, Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, and the Bachchan family.Also Read: Hema Malini Shares Why Dharmendra’s Funeral Was Kept Private。
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