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15.3.2013 First Freedom Lecture by Frank Mugisha
The Prince Claus Fund, De Balie and Amnesty International are happy to invite you to the first Freedom Lecture by Frank Mugisha, a prominent Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) activist from Uganda. Boris Dittrich, Prince Claus Fund board member and Human Rights Watch LGBT advocacy director will give an introduction. The lecture, which is the first in a series of four, will be followed by...
13.3.2013 2012 Prince Claus Award Habiba Djahnine
"One can use the camera as a microscope or as a machine gun. HabibabDjahnine’s work is both political and poetic. Her work reveals hidden narratives and tell us stories with voiceless commentary."
5.3.2013 International premiere of Riding on a Cloud
The international premiere of Riding on a Cloud by 2011 Prince Claus Laureate Rabih Mroué took place on 5 March 2013 in the Rotterdamse Schouwburg. Riding on a Cloud examines the construction of truth, especially during conflict. The performance is part of the 'Ervaar daar hier Theater' programme and will tour through the Netherlands in March.
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20.2.2013 More than 95% of the manuscripts evacuated from Timbuktu in time
For months, Malians from all layers of society have collaborated to evacuate centuries-old manuscripts from Timbuktu. The secret operation, which started with initial support of the Prince Claus Fund on 12 October 2012, was successful thanks to the trust between all parties involved: the Malian people, the Malian authorities, projectpartner SAVAMA DCI and international partners including the Prince...
14.2.2013 Prince Claus Fund happy with support National Postcode Lottery
On 13 February 2013 the National Postcode Lottery held its annual ‘Goed Geld Gala’ at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam. The Prince Claus Fund received a contribution of € 500.000,- from the lottery to support its work.
