Memorial Page for Oswaldo Payá

Feb 29, 1952 – Jul 22, 2012(60 years)Died in:Bayamo, Cuba

Cuban activist

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July 22nd, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Cerro, Havana

Place of Death

Bayamo, Cuba

Nationality

Spain

Cause of Death

traffic collision

Religion

Catholic Church

Occupation(3)

politicianhuman rights defenderfounder

Awards(4)

Homo Homini AwardSakharov PrizeHazteOir.org PrizeDemocracy Service Medal

Oswaldo Payá (* February 29, 1952 in Cerro; † July 22, 2012 in Bayamo) was a cuban activist. He was 60 years old. His faith was Catholic Church. He received 4 awards, including Homo Homini Award, Sakharov Prize. His cause of death was traffic collision.

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Born in Cerro, Havana

1952

Homo Homini Award

1999

Sakharov Prize

2002

Died in Bayamo, Cuba (traffic collision)

2012

Democracy Service Medal

2025

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Oswaldo Payá. Forever remembered.