Palestinian Lawyer Khaled Quzmar Receives Amnesty Germany Human Rights Award

Palestinian lawyer Khaled Quzmar has received the 2026 Human Rights Award from Amnesty International Germany, Amnesty International and Al-Quds both reported. The official announcement was made on 13 October 2026 in Berlin. [1][2]

The award recognizes Quzmar's longstanding legal advocacy for protecting the rights of children in the illegally occupied Palestinian territory, according to Amnesty International. The prize comes with an award of 20,000 euros. Amnesty International stated that Quzmar is an internationally recognized expert on children's rights who has played a vital role in legal defense efforts. [1]

Defence for Children International is an international non-governmental organization established in 1979 during the International Year of the Child to promote and protect children's rights. Khaled Quzmar serves as the current president of the international organization. [4]

Children have long been affected by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, experiencing displacement, injury, detention, and legal abuse. Legal advocacy organizations work within this context to uphold standards established under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. [4][5]