Hodnoty, k nimž vzhlížíme. Ceny Václava Bendy 2024
Values to which we look forward. Václav Benda Awards 2024
Author(s): Jakub Šafránek, Martin VacekSubject(s): Public Administration, Political history, Politics and communication, Scientific Life
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: Václav Benda Awards; freedom; democracy; human rights; communist regime; historical preservation;
Summary/Abstract: In the grand halls of the Senate of the Czech Republic, the Václav Benda Awards were presented to sixteen remarkable individuals who have fought for freedom, democracy, and human rights, or significantly contributed to the understanding of modern Czechoslovak history. Among the honorees were philosophers, historians, and former political prisoners who endured the harshest conditions under the communist regime. The awards ceremony emphasized the importance of preserving the tragic stories of the past for future generations, highlighting the resilience and courage of those who stood against oppression. The recipients, including notable figures such as Petr Pithart, Eda Kriseová, and Václav Havel, received commemorative medals and crystal hearts, symbolizing their unwavering commitment to democratic values and historical truth.
Journal: Paměť a dějiny
- Issue Year: XVIII/2024
- Issue No: 04
- Page Range: 84-90
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Czech