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

The winners of the 68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards were announced for 2026, honouring public service, diplomacy and human-rights work in Asia.

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.

Ramon Magsaysay Award → established in 1957 → named after the 7th President of the Philippines
UNCLOS → United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea