Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi Win 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awards

# Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi Win 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awards ### Why in News? The winners of the **68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards** were announced for 2026, honouring public service, diplomacy and human-rights work in Asia. ### Key Details - **Tommy Koh (Singapore)** → recognised for international diplomacy and law, including his role in negotiations linked to **UNCLOS**. - **Runa Khan (Bangladesh)** → founder of **Friendship**, honoured for work with vulnerable riverine and remote communities. - **Bo Kyi (Myanmar)** → former political prisoner, honoured for documenting human-rights abuses and advocating for political prisoners. - The award, established in **1957**, is commonly called **Asia’s Nobel Prize**. ### Exam Connect - **Ramon Magsaysay Award** → established in 1957 → named after the 7th President of the Philippines - **UNCLOS** → United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea