Exhibition Free2choose

Free2choose is an interactive film exhibition and an educational programme on conflicting human rights.

Free2Choose

In this debate programme young people discuss conflicting fundamental rights.

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Free2choose

Free2choose was designed to encourage people to think about the crucial importance of human rights. These rights, enshrined in constitutions and declarations of human rights, are key pillars of every democratic society. But no right is absolute. What happens to these rights if the protection of democracy is at stake? And what happens when these fundamental rights come into conflict with each other?

Films

Short films show up-to-date examples from around the world of how human rights can come into conflict with each other or with the democratic rule of law. At the end of each film a question is asked that the museum visitors can vote on. The visitors then see the results of the votes: first the collective opinion of the people present in the room, then the cumulative opinion of all the visitors who have answered this question at Free2choose.

Votes

It is interesting to see how people have voted, but the result in itself is less important. It is much more important that the participants in Free2choose think about the arguments that mean they are for or against a particular statement. And it is just as important that after seeing the films visitors understand that no right is unlimited.

In six languages

The films are shown on four screens and have subtitles in six languages.

read other people's comments (4)

Is there any chance the "Free to Choose" video could be made available in English. It is a fantastic educational experience.

jack segal, 67 - traverse city, michigan - United States - 1 Apr 2013

Just got back from Amsterdam. One of the most interesting experiences there was the free2choose installaton at the Anne Frank Museum. It was a very interesting and moving reminder that all the intolerance and conflict is still highly present in our society. Being asked to think and give an opinion after going through such an intense experience is the best way to engage people in assuming responsibility for the holocaust not happening again.

CAMILO, 33 - LONDON - United Kingdom - 18 Jun 2012

Just returned from AMS a few days ago and got to participate in "free2choose." GREAT JOB! Overall, the exhibit works, as it's engaging, interactive, timely, relevant, and with immediate feedback. As a university administrator with interests (and responsibilities) for promoting "active learning" on our campus, I couldn't help but enjoy it. I will say the phrasing of the survey questions needs work (loaded, some double-barreled, not optimally aligned with content), but again, the intended effect has been achieved -- you can hear it in the gasps and moans of the participants as the yes-no percentages appear on the screen. THAT's education!

David J. Silva, 46 - Dallas / Arlington, Texas - United States - 11 Jul 2011

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