Invitation to Elie Wiesel for the 18th Forum 2000 Conference

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Invitation to Elie Wiesel for the 18th Forum 2000 Conference

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April 30, 2014

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Sabová, Elena
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Wiesel, Elie

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This is an invitation letter from Jakub Klepal, Executive Director of the Forum 2000 Foundation, addressed to Professor Elie Wiesel. Dated April 30, 2014, the letter invites Professor Wiesel to speak at the 18th annual Forum 2000 Conference, which is scheduled to be held in Prague from October 12-15, 2014. The letter acknowledges Professor Wiesel's long-standing support and his role as a member of the International Advisory Board. The conference aims to critically reflect on democratic transitions of the past 20-30 years, honoring the legacy of Václav Havel. The letter emphasizes the global importance of their work in fostering freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law amidst international challenges. It refers to historical events like the crumbling of the Iron Curtain, the 1988 Chilean referendum, and the 1986 People Power Revolution in the Philippines as contexts for discussing the evolution and current state of democracy. Other topics for discussion include the role of religion in liberal democracy, the rise of extremism, and generational differences in views on democratic processes. Professor Wiesel is asked to confirm his attendance with Ms. Elena Sabová.

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515 Madison Avenue, Suite 1130, New York, NY, USA
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