History of Human Rights (HR) and freedom is connected to famous individuals in the fields of Philosophy, History and Politics

But in the last century the basic HR of ordinary citizens has changed drastically

The important people were:

1371 - 1425

famous Philosopher, Thinker and religious Reformer

1390 - 1460

He stated that there should be equality amongst people

1592 - 1670

He was against people going to war to solve their problems

Advocated peace among the nations

1741 – 1790

He published the „Toleranční patent“ ◦ it means that people should tolerate

other religions besides catholicism

1850 - 1937

Philosopher and Sociologist

He had very important theories about democracy

Czechoslovakia became one of the most democratic countries in the world during his time in power

He tried to maintain the nationality of Czechs, Slovakians, Moravians…

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk tried to guarantee various HR which are typical for democratic states which Czechoslovakia was at that time

The written and unwritten international Agreement of basic state law was cancelled by the heads of state of Germany, England, France and Italy in the Munich Agreement in September 1938

This completely changed how Czechoslovakia functioned as a state

It lead to many changes in the democratic law which was guaranteed in 1920, which in turn affected the public life and social etiquette of ordinary citizens

From the time the Munich Agreement was signed in 1939 till the end of the Second World War, this was a time of restriction and upheaval for citizens

After the Second World War the Communists took control of power in Czechoslovakia and this lasted until 1989

1968 the Soviet troops occupied CS

Charta 77 was another important event which was signed in 1977 ◦ Informed people about the loss of citizens rights,

for example their right to freedom, religious freedom, their right to practise the arts and the importance of bringing back these liberties to the country

Prague, 1968

Václav Havel

17th November 1989

Democracy arrived in the country ◦ Since then HR and Freedom has improved in various

ways:

Entrepreneurs are now a vital part of Czech economy

Foreign investment has been a welcome addition to the country

People can travel freely around the world without any restrictions

The quality and variety of consumer goods has drastically improved

The rights of homosexuals - their relationships can be acknowledged by law, by getting registered

Velvet Revolution 1989

Prague Pride

TRUČKA, David. Lidská práva v české právní realitě. Brno, 2010. Diplomová práce. Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně, Fakulta humanitních studií, Institut mezioborových studií Brno.

Jan Hus

◦ http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Hus

Petr Chelčický

◦ http://www.pozitivni-noviny.cz/cz/clanek-2007120043

Jan Ámos Komenský

◦ http://www.ceskatelevize.cz/specialy/nejvetsicech/dokumenty_osobnosti_komensky

Josef II.

◦ http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_II

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

◦ http://www.travel.spectator.sme.sk/articles/1818/meet_the_slovaks

Prague, 1968

◦ http://www.regiony24.cz/12-73497-prezident-schvalil-odskodneni-obetem-okupace-z-roku-1968

Václav Havel

◦ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Václav_Havel

Velvet revolution 1989

◦ http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/travel/08headsup.html

Prague Pride

◦ http://zpravy.e15.cz/domaci/udalosti/festival-prague-pride-pokracuje-na-streleckem-ostrove-690475