Description: (Politician)
Leyla Zana is a renowned Kurdish politician recognized for her activism in Turkey. Despite being imprisoned for ten years for her actions against national unity, she has received acclaim for her dedication. Zana was honored with the prestigious 1995 Sakharov Prize by the European Parliament and the Rafto Prize in 1994 for her peaceful advocacy of human rights for the Kurdish people in Turkey and nearby regions. She is a prominent advocate for Kurdish rights and has gained international recognition for her efforts.