We honor the legacy of
Vaclav Havel
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Our History
The inaugural meeting of VHLF’s Advisory Board occurred in May 2012 following “Celebrate Havel,” an event at the Lincoln Center.
On September 11, 2012, VHLF received its official charitable designation.
The Havel Workshop in 2013 examined Vaclav Havel's legacy, focusing on his role and contributions to literature and human rights.
The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and American Friends of the Czech Republic collaborated to have a bust of Vaclav Havel displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
Latest News
Arundhati Roy and Toomaj Salehi Announced as joint winners of the Vaclav Havel Center’s 2024 ‘Disturbing the Peace’ Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk
The Vaclav Havel Center (‘VHC’) announced today that the winners of the 2024 ‘Disturbing the Peace’ Award for a Courageous Writer at Risk are Indian
August 15, 2024
Save the Date: BRIDGE FOR HOPE, BBLA & VHC 2024 Annual Gala
SAVE THE DATE for a festive celebration of Vaclav Havel’s legacy and the vibrant Czech and Slovak presence in New York. Join us in honoring, among
July 16, 2024
2024 DISTURBING THE PEACE AWARD TO A COURAGEOUS WRITER AT RISK:
SHORT LIST ANNOUNCED The annual Disturbing the Peace Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk recognizes authors of distinguished works of fiction, literary nonfiction, biography,
July 9, 2024
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