Matiullah Wesa wins 2026 Freedom Prize in France

Afghan education activist Matiullah Wesa, founder of the Pen Path organisation and a prominent advocate for girls’ education, has been awarded the Normandy Freedom Prize 2026 in France. The award was decided by nearly 19,000 young voters from 75 countries.

Afghan education activist Matiullah Wesa has been named the winner of the Normandy Freedom Prize 2026, an international human rights award presented by the Normandy region in France.

The award was determined through a global...