Sakharov Special

On Friday 27 March, we are organising a special evening dedicated to the Sakharov Prize. Admission to the evening is free of charge. You can reserve your free ticket from 5 March.

Sakharov Prize

Awarded for the first time in 1988 to Nelson Mandela and Anatoli Marchenko, the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is the highest tribute paid by the European Union to human rights work. It gives recognition to individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to protecting freedom of thought. Through the prize and its associated network the EU assists laureates, who are supported and empowered in their efforts to defend their causes.

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2025 has been awarded to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus & Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia, who have paid a heavy price for speaking truth to power, becoming symbols of the struggle for freedom and democracy, despite repression and imprisonment.

Film Screening: Mr. Nobody Against Putin

During this evening, we will be screening the Oscar-nominated documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin.

As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment sites for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his school.

Programme

Following the film, there will be a panel discussion on the importance of protecting democratic values ​​and the understanding that democracy is a shared responsibility. Featuring Member of the European Parliament Thijs Reuten and others, and moderated by Janet H. Anderson.

Further details about the programme will be announced shortly.

This screening is offered in cooperation with the European Parliament Liaison Office in the Netherlands.