Benediction by Jonathan Strum at Hamilton College Commencement

HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein writes to Professor Elie Wiesel, providing an update on her humanitarian activities, particularly focusing on the Millennium Development Goals and hunger eradication. She highlights the work of Tkiyet Um Ali in Jordan, which aims to expand its beneficiaries to 140,000 by 2015, and notes the strain on social services due to Syrian refugees. The letter details the expansion of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai, founded by her husband HH Sheikh Mohammed, which serves as a major hub for humanitarian aid, especially for Syria. Princess Haya mentions the Secretary-General's visit to the IHC and Dubai hosting the global meeting of the World Food Programme. She also recounts her numerous speaking engagements on hunger and malnutrition, including visits to the Baker Institute, IFAD, and the World Food Prize, and her published editorials in prominent newspapers. She expresses her plans to visit UN operations in Liberia and Chad and extends an invitation to Wiesel to visit Dubai, hoping to hear about his activities and plans.

This document comprises two letters: an undated letter from Elie Wiesel to "Dear Ariella" (likely Ariella Nasuti), and a subsequent letter from Ariella Nasuti to Elie Wiesel dated February 24, 2014. Elie Wiesel's note, written on Boston University letterhead, thanks Ariella for sending an essay and describes it as "deeply moving." Ariella Nasuti's letter, sent many years later, expresses profound gratitude to Wiesel for his earlier encouragement, which she received after he reviewed her essay. She informs him that her first novel is now being submitted to publishers and reiterates the lasting impact of his kindness.

This is a formal invitation letter dated March 31, 2009, from Oldřich Černý, Executive Director of the Forum 2000 Foundation, to Elie Wiesel. The letter invites Mr. Wiesel to a one-day conference titled "Peace, Democracy and Human Rights in Asia," scheduled for September 11, 2009, in Prague. The foundation, co-founded by Václav Havel, Elie Wiesel, and Yohei Sasakawa, is organizing the event. The conference idea originated from a meeting of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in Gdansk. Participants will discuss the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Asia, focusing on freedom of thought, cultural and religious rights, education, and environmental rights. The event will be held at St. Anne's church – Prague Crossroads and hosted by Václav Havel. The letter includes a personal, handwritten note from Václav Havel, expressing his hope to see Mr. Wiesel in Prague in September. The foundation offers to cover all travel and accommodation expenses.

This is a congratulatory letter from President Ronald Reagan (and Nancy Reagan) to Professor Elie Wiesel, dated October 15, 1986, following his winning of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize. The letter praises Wiesel's dedication to remembering the victims of the Holocaust, including his own family members, and for ensuring the world does not forget the unspeakable crimes. It highlights Wiesel's role in promoting vigilance against evil and demonstrating humanity's capacity to resist, survive, remember, and prevail. The letter acknowledges that the award is not just for Wiesel, but for the countless silent victims of the Holocaust whose voices he embodies, recognizing his service to humanity and the cause of peace.

This document is an invitation from Chancellor and Mrs. Mark S. Wrighton of Washington University in St. Louis. It cordially invites the recipient and their spouse or guest to a reception and luncheon buffet. The event is held in recognition of the 2011 Honorary Degree Recipients and the Honorary Grand Marshal. The reception is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2011, immediately following Commencement, with a short presentation at noon. The venue is Whittemore House, located at 6440 Forsyth Boulevard. Nancy Galofré is listed as the RSVP contact with an email address and phone number.