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Václav Havel, first president of the Czech Republic and former 'Prisoner of Conscience' became the first Amnesty International ‘Ambassador of Conscience’ at the 2003 Award Ceremony held in Dublin on November 13th. The award was presented to Václav Havel by British actress Vanessa Redgrave following a Gala performance of Brian Friel's play Aristocrats. The title for the Award was inspired by a poem written by Nobel Literature Laureate Seamus Heaney to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Amnesty International in 1986. In the mythical ‘Republic’ written of by Seamus Heaney public leaders must ‘weep to atone for their presumption to hold office’ |
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Václav Havel was presented with a poster illustrated by Peter Sis. Inspired by Seamus Heaney's poem "From the Republic of Conscience" the poster is printed in full colour and silver and may be purchased from Art for Amnesty priced €50. Please contact Art for Amnesty if you wish to purchase a poster. |
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| © Art for Amnesty 2006 | Design: Zero-G |