Yemeni human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman has received the Guardian of Democracy Award from the Global Forum in recognition of her longstanding advocacy for democracy, freedom of expression, and human rights.
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Berlin, Germany — February 16, 2026 — Human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman delivered a compelling address at the World Forum on the Future of Democracy, AI/Tech, and Humankind in Berlin, as part of the Women’s Progress Dialogue initiative. She highlighted the deep connection between women’s rights, democracy, and global justice, issuing a call to action against rising authoritarianism worldwide.
February 10, 2026 – Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman, known as the “Mother of the Revolution,” marked the fifteenth anniversary of the February 11 Revolution with a powerful address, affirming that the uprising remains alive in the conscience of Yemenis and continues to serve as a compass for the nation’s future.
Oxford, United Kingdom – February 9, 2026 — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman warned that the international system is undergoing a profound and structural collapse, rather than facing temporary political crises, during a lecture delivered at Oxford University titled “From the Erosion and Disintegration of the Nation-State to the Fracture of the World Order.”