Clooney Foundation for Justice Reveals 2026 Albies Honorees, Gucci Joins as Fashion Partner

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The Clooney Foundation for Justice has revealed the honorees for the 2026 Albies. Now in its fifth year, the Albies is the Clooney Foundation’s annual ceremony, which shines an international spotlight on courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of justice, often at great personal risk.

The 2026 Albies will take place at London’s Natural History Museum on Oct. 9.

The award is named after Justice Albie Sachs, a hero of the anti-apartheid movement who survived imprisonment, exile and an assassination attempt in the fight for equality in South Africa. Inspired by his legacy, cofounders George and Amal Clooney created the Albies to ensure that the people doing the hardest work to promote justice — often far from the spotlight — are seen, heard and protected.

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“This year’s Albie honorees embody the values at the heart of our foundation. Through these awards, we want them — and everyone advocating for justice around the globe — to know that the world is watching and that they are not alone,” the Clooneys said in a statement.

This year’s honorees are Kyrgyz journalists Bolot Temirov and Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy; Malawian girls’ rights advocate Vanessa Mwangala; American photojournalist Lynsey Addario; Congolese organization Justice Plus, and Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft and human rights advocate.

Charlotte Tilbury, CBE, president, chairman, chief creative officer and founder of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, returns as sponsor for the fifth year.

Gucci is the newest Sentinel Sponsor and exclusive fashion partner for the Albies, joining sponsors Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and Microsoft.

Graham Norton will return to host the event, along with a host of celebrity presenters. There will also be musical performances by Jackson Browne and Vic Mensa. Past presenters have included Meryl Streep, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.