Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent [SEP] inception
Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent
Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent is an award established in 2012 by the New York City-based Human Rights Foundation (HRF). According to HRF President Thor Halvorssen, the prize recognizes individuals "who engage in creative dissent, exhibiting courage and creativity to challenge injustice and live in truth".
Named in honor of Czech dissident playwright and politician Václav Havel, who died in December 2011, the award was founded with the help of his widow, Dagmar Havlová. Google co-
provide supporting documentation. Three candidates are shortlisted in September, with the final selection being made in October, just ahead of the award ceremony in Strasbourg.
See also.
- Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent
External links.
Václav Havel Human Rights Prize page