Letter from Elie Wiesel Foundation to Cécilia Sarkozy regarding "Demain, l'humanité" conference

Carmen Leibrock writes to Elie Wiesel to express her gratitude for his book "Night". She acknowledges the pain he must have gone through to write about his experiences. She explains that the book has had a profound impact on her, teaching her about sorrow and life lessons. While she recognizes she can never fully comprehend the pain of the Holocaust, she makes a promise to Wiesel. She pledges that if she has children, she will give them her copy of "Night" to read. Furthermore, she commits to trying to ensure that her high school continues to require students to read his writings, so that the book's impact can continue to be felt by students in her community. The letter is a heartfelt thank you and a promise to carry forward the lessons of his work. The envelope is postmarked June 10, 2014, and is addressed to The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity in New York.

In this letter, Elie Wiesel, on behalf of himself and his wife Marion, extends heartfelt thanks to King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan for their hospitality during the Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates. He commends the King's leadership in organizing the significant meeting, where participants addressed global challenges such as poverty, disease, hunger, and the prevention of conflict. Wiesel highlights the inspirational message delivered at the conference, particularly its focus on future generations and the reference to the Qur'an as a tool to reject terrorism and pursue peace. He fondly recalls the beauty of Petra and expresses anticipation for the next year's conference and the goal of establishing a lasting community of Nobel Laureates dedicated to serving humankind.

This letter, dated March 31, 2009, is an invitation from Oldřich Černý, Executive Director of the Forum 2000 Foundation, with a handwritten note by Václav Havel, to Elie Wiesel. It invites Mr. Wiesel to a one-day conference titled "Peace, Democracy and Human Rights in Asia," scheduled for September 11, 2009, in Prague. The conference, conceived by Nobel Peace Prize laureates including Lech Walesa and the Dalai Lama, aims to focus on the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights," emphasizing freedom of thought, expression, conscience, religion, cultural rights of minorities, education, and environmental rights. The goals include sharing experiences regarding these issues in Asia and seeking consensus on effective long-term solutions. The event will be co-hosted by the Minister for Human Rights and Minorities, Michael Kocáb, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karel Schwarzenberg, and held at St. Anne's church - Prague Crossroads. The Forum 2000 Foundation will cover all travel and accommodation expenses for Mr. Wiesel.

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.

This document is a formal letter from Shimon Peres, as President, to Professor Elie Wiesel, inviting him to be a guest speaker at the "Fourth Presidential Conference Facing Tomorrow." The conference is scheduled to take place in Jerusalem from June 19-21, 2012, and will be organized by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Peres highlights the success of previous conferences in fostering stimulating dialogue on critical issues. The letter emphasizes the timely importance of the upcoming conference, noting recent sweeping changes in the Arab world, social protests in Israel, global economic shifts, political upheavals, and scientific advancements. It stresses the conference's goal to bring together leaders from various fields to brainstorm and shape a better future for the world, the Jewish people, and the State of Israel, expressing a desire for Professor Wiesel's participation and valuable contributions.