This list of intellectual freedom awards is an index to articles about notable awards celebrating
intellectual freedom
Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas without restriction. Viewed as an integral component of a democratic society, intellectual freedom protects an individual's right to access, explore, consider, and ...
, specifically freedoms of thought, speech, and expression; this includes press and academic freedom. General
human rights awards
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are not included, unless their primary focus is on intellectual freedom. The list is organized by the country of the sponsor of the award, but awards are not necessarily limited to people from that country.
Journalism awards
General awards
Ironic / Anti-Awards
These awards celebrate intellectual freedom by calling attention to those who harm it.
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Muzzle Awards, by the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Freedom of Expression
See also
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Lists of awards
Lists of awards cover awards given in various fields, including arts and entertainment, sports and hobbies, the humanities, science and technology, business, and service to society.
A given award may be found in more than one list.
Awards may be ...
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List of human rights awards
References
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Intellectual freedom
Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas without restriction. Viewed as an integral component of a democratic society, intellectual freedom protects an individual's right to access, explore, consider, and ...