Bakgrunnen for prisen er feiringen av DnFs 100-årsjubileum i 1993, hvor Det Kongelige Norske Kulturdepartementet overrakte oss en unik gave; en årlig Ytringsfrihetspris. Vinneren kåres av styret i DnF, etter anbefaling fra vårt internasjonale utvalg, og prisen deles ut på årmøtet i mars.
Beløpet er 200.000 kroner.
I must say that , being deemed worthy of such a prestigious award has, above all, increased my responsibilities, as the award is also a reference point for me to keep the bar always high and face all the challenges no matter what sort, as is required in every endeavour I am in.
Ilhan SAMI Çomak
Every year The Norwegian Authors’ Union presents the Freedom of Expression Prize. The prize is awarded to an author who has made outstanding efforts to promote freedom of expression and tolerance in the very broadest sense. The amount is NOK 200.000.
The background for the prize is the celebration of the Norwegian Authors Union’s 100th Anniversary in 1993, where The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Culture Affairs presented us with a unique gift; an annual Freedom of Expression Prize. The winner is selected by the Board of the Norwegian Authors’ Union, after a recommendation from our International committee, and the award is presented at our annual general assembly in March.