10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On January 6, NED hosted a memorial to hear reflections from many who knew and worked with Vaclav Havel to advance this ideal – as well as from dissidents past and present – who have benefitted from his solidarity.
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The National Endowment for Democracy honors the life and legacy of Laura Pollán, founder of Cuba's Ladies in White, in this event which discusses the ongoing struggle for democracy and human rights in Cuba. Jose Luis García Paneque, Pablo Diaz Espí, Janisset Rivero, Yesenia Alvarez Temoche, and Barbara E. Joe join us to discuss Laura's legacy and Cuba's future.
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Sponsored by: CIMA
Panelists examine the impact of Hungary's Media Law one year after its passage and discuss the outlook for press freedom in Hungary in the wake of deteriorating economic conditions, media convergence, and other challenges.