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In 1982, Prof Dr Max van der Stoel received the Freedom of Speech Award. He received this award for his courageous and independent action to defend human rights.
More about Van der Stoel
Max van der Stoel was born in Voorschoten in 1924. As a Dutch politician, he was active as a member of the House of Representatives, Members of State, European Parliament and Commission on Human Rights within the European Union. Van der Stoel died onApril 23, 2011.
Positions and articles
Van der Stoel held the following positions in the political field:
● High Commissioner on National Minorities of the OSCE (1993-2001)
● Member of the Council of State (1986-1993)
● Ambassador to the United Nations (1983-1986)
● Minister of Foreign Affairs (1973-1977 and 1981-1982)
● Member of the European Parliament (1971-1973)
● State Secretary for Foreign Affairs (1965-1966)
● Member of the House of Representatives (1963-1965, 1967-1973, 1977, 1978-1981)
● Member of the Senate (1960-1963)
The following awards are named after him:
● Max van der Stoel Award
● Max van der Stoel Human Rights Award
Other laureates from 1982
Juliana Princess of the Netherlands
Willem A. Visser 't Hooft
H. Johannes Witteveen
