„… people, that meet under the umbrella of the Forum 2000 attempt to cross boundaries of profession, geographic location and religion. “
Václav Havel, Former President of the Czech Republic, 2003
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Václav Havel

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Former President

Czech Republic

President of Czechoslovakia (1989–1992) and the first President of the Czech Republic (1993–2003). He was a founding member and one of the first spokespersons for the Czechoslovak human rights movement Charter 77. A prominent figure in the Czechoslovak dissident movement and a famous leader of the Velvet Revolution (1989), he is the author of a number of essays and plays, including the latest one called Leaving (Odcházení, 2007). Recipient of many awards, and, together with his wife Dagmar Havlová, co-founder of the Vision 97 Foundation (Vize 97).

2009

Supported by:

Nippon Foundation

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