2018: Doğan Akhanlı Deeply humanistic Literature The Turkish-German writer received the European Tolerance Prize for Democracy and Human Rights 2018 for his humanistic attitude, his candid handling of historical acts of violence and his unabashedly detailed writing. Report 2019: Sonja Boumad Intercultural Understanding The Lebanese author, who lives in Austria, is a role model for many authors in exile through her writing and her personal fate, but also through her tireless actions with humility and love despite the experience of war and displacement. Report. 2020: Erna Pfeiffer Overcoming Language Barriers In her texts and translations, the Austrian specialist in Latin American literature manages to break down seemingly insurmountable language barriers so that a dialogue can develop. Full rationale literarly. 2021: Heinz Nußbaumer Pilgrim in a Sea of excited Voices Through his work and in his bestseller “The Monk of Athos”, the Viennese journalist and longtime presidential advisor has described the path to the thought temple of insight in which all people of good will find a home. Report 2022: Sieglinde Rosenberger Passion for Democracy education For the political scientist, the struggle for fundamental rights and freedoms is a prerequisite for persistent democracy and human rights. She has motivated and mobilized generations of students to do this. Pressetext. 2023: Michael Bünker for the Good Fight of Faith As a moral authority with a high level of social commitment, the former bishop of the Evangelical Church in Austria has always advocated for dialogue, democracy and human rights. His voice still carries weight. Pressetext. 2024: Radka Denemarková Engagement for Truth Like no other political writer, she knows how to weave a wide variety of characters and anecdotes into an imaginative literary tapestry. Her uncompromising commitment to the truth is encouraging. Pressetext 2024: Hannes Swoboda Political life’s work The European politician has earned respect and recognition for his social commitment across ideological boundaries. He built bridges with his political and cultural commitment and encouraged many people to think and act in a European way. Pressetext
