Jailed Belarusian Activist's Wife Receives Havel Prize On His Behalf

Jailed Belarusian rights activist Ales Byalyatski has won the first Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize for his "tireless work to uphold the rights of citizens" in the country. Receiving the award on his behalf, Byalyatski's wife Natallya Pinchuk said the prize signaled appreciation for his many years of human rights work.