Ahmet Kaya was a Turkish poet, musician, and activist known for his provocative lyrics and advocacy for Kurdish rights.
Leyla Zana is a Kurdish politician and human rights activist who fought for minority rights and democracy in Turkey.
Selahattin Demirtaş is a Turkish politician and former co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) who championed Kurdish rights and democratic reform in Turkey.
Doğu Perinçek is a Turkish politician, journalist, and former leader of the Patriotic Party, known for his nationalist and socialist views.