The José Saramago Prize is a literary award established in 1999 to honor the work of authors who demonstrate a commitment to social justice and human rights. Named after the Portuguese writer José Saramago, a Nobel Prize laureate, the award aims to promote literature that reflects critical social issues and encourages readers to think deeply about the world. The prize is awarded annually by the Foundation José Saramago and is open to authors writing in Portuguese. It recognizes both established and emerging writers, providing them with a platform to share their work and inspire change through literature.