At the 2016 Four Freedoms Awards ceremony in Middelburg thursday April 21st 2016, all laureates, presenters and other speakers shared their ideas and feelings about the Four Freedoms with the audience. All their inspiring words you can find here on this page.
Speech Marcel Gelauff, presenter Mazen Darwish
Speech Mazen Darwish, laureate Freedom of Speech and Expression Award
Speech Annemiek Schrijver, presenter three clergymen from the Central African Republic
Speech Linor Abargil, presenter Dr. Denis Mukwege
Speech Dr. Denis Mukwege, laureate Freedom from Want Award
Speech Adriana van Dooijeweert, presenter Human Rights Watch
Speech Bruno Stagno Ugarte, Human Rights Watch, laureate Freedom from Fear Award
Speech Mark Rutte, presenter chancellor dr. Angela Merkel
Speech chancellor dr. Angela Merkel, laureate International Four Freedoms Award (German)
Speech chancellor dr. Angela Merkel, laureaat International Four Freedoms Award (English)
Word of thanks Anna Eleanor Roosevelt on behalf of the Roosevelt family
Word of thanks by Han Polman, King's Commissioner in Zeeland and chairman of the Roosevelt Foundation