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68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Koh, Khan and Kyi Honoured

4 September 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONS68th RamonMagsaysayAwards: Koh, Khanand Kyi Honoured4 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Three individuals from Asia were announced as winners of the 68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards in September 2026.

Key facts

AwardeeCountryRecognised for
Tommy KohSingaporeInternational dialogue and cooperation
Runa KhanBangladeshWork with vulnerable communities
Bo KyiMyanmarAdvocacy for political prisoners and human rights

Prize

  • Every recipient is given a medallion, a certificate and USD 50,000.
  • This was the 68th edition of the awards.

Exam angle

  • Number of the edition: 68th.
  • Cash component per awardee: USD 50,000.
  • Match each winner with the home country.

Test yourself

1. Which edition of the Ramon Magsaysay Awards named Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi?

The notes call it the 68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards.

2. Runa Khan, a 2026 Ramon Magsaysay awardee, belongs to which country?

Runa Khan is from Bangladesh.

3. What was Bo Kyi recognised for in the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awards?

He advocates for political prisoners and human rights.