The International Four Freedoms Awards have been presented by Prime Minister Mark Rutte for several years now.

In 2016, he presented the award to Angela Merkel.

In 2021 he presented the award to the United Nations.

In 2022 he presented the award to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

According to Prime Minister Rutte, she is not only a source of inspiration for the people of Belarus, but also an example for the world. “The award recognizes your work in Belarus and supports the struggle for democracy around the world. You are a beacon of hope.”