We're delighted to announce that the Fifth Annual Alfred Wiener Holocaust Memorial Lecture will be delivered this year by the esteemed Professor Debórah Dwork. Her lecture will unearth the hidden history of Americans who risked their lives to save others during the Nazi era. These intrepid people travelled the globe to aid victims of Nazi Germany and its allies, often staying to rescue as many as possible when the victims’ peril turned lethal. Join us at Gresham College on 20 November to discover the stories of these individuals, particularly women who embraced the independence and transformative impact of their relief efforts. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eYN-G9mc
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Agree and here's some background reading to this vital project, that involves my colleague Simon Jarrett: https://lnkd.in/ebsP-e3v #disability #learningdisability #historicalresearch #humanrights
Yesterday I went to the launch of the Finding Ivy - A Life Worth Living exhibition at the Holocaust Centre North (https://lnkd.in/exwvztDu) If you are anywhere nearby do visit in the next few weeks. It is in Birmingham at the moment too and touring more widely. Powerful and important stories of people killed by the Nazi regime that I am grateful Helen Atherton and colleagues researched and shared but also as Community Living said 'Ivy’s story carries a powerful message about the necessity of promoting people’s humanity and their belonging in communities and society' (https://lnkd.in/e5bu5_6n)
Bringing ‘Finding Ivy - A Life Worthy of Life’ to Holocaust Centre North
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Learn more about how the effects of October 7th have deepened our thoughts, feelings, and remembrance of the Holocaust. This day reminds us of the ongoing need to fight against hatred and protect the dignity of all people. #NeverAgainIsNow #WeRemember #HolocaustRemembrance https://lnkd.in/dt_cZEYD
At Auschwitz, Holocaust survivors scarred by October 7 march in a show of resilience
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📚In the 1890s Black people were tortured in German concentration camps in Southwest Africa (now called Namibia) when Adolph Hitler was only a child. Colonial German doctors conducted unspeakable medical experiments on these emaciated helpless Africans. Thousands of Africans were massacred. Regrettably, historians neglected to properly register the slaughter—that is, to lift it from the footnote in history that it had been relegated to—until now. In an attempt to give the incidents their rightful recognition in the historical context of the Holocaust, Dr. Firpo W. Carr has authored a new book entitled, Germany’s Black Holocaust: 1890–1945. In it, he reveals the startling hidden history of Black victims of the Holocaust. The mayhem and carnage date back to the turn of the 20th century, many years before there were ever any other unfortunate victims—Jew or Gentile—of the Holocaust. Carr conducted three incredibly revealing interviews with: (1) a Black female Holocaust victim; (2) the Black commanding officer who liberated 8,000 Black men from a concentration camp; and (3) an African American medic from the all-Black medical unit that was responsible for retrieving thousands of dead bodies from Dachau. (White medical units were spared the gruesome task.) "Kay," the Black female Holocaust survivor, laments: "You cannot possibly comprehend the anger I have in me because of being experimented on in Dachau, and being called ‘n****r girl’ and ‘blacky’ while growing up." Testimonials from the Black commanding officer and African American medic are memorialized, for the first time ever, in Carr’s book. The research is based on voluminous documentation, and more. If you are like most people, you simply have never heard the unbelievable story of Black victims of the Holocaust. You are invited to read about the human spirit's triumph over events that occurred during this horrible piece of hidden history. #blackvictimsofnazis #reclaimingnarratives
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The Wave 2.0 - be Laurie. On this holocaust memorial day, I couldn't help but think of the movie "The Wave", where a highschool teacher aims to teach his students what autocracy means de-facto, and experiments how easily group pressure can take over a full community. Things quickly get out of control until hardly anyone demonstrates clear, critical thinking. The movie makes you wonder if it's truly possible to turn young people into fascists or 'simply' brain-washed to a point of no / low return. 2024 reality makes you understand that it is possible and it's very worrying not only for Israel but for any person who values liberty, inclusion and peace. Back to "The Wave" - when the teacher shows the class a documentary about the holocaust, Laurie (image below, IMDb) is emotionally affected by concentration camps footages, and deeply ponders how ordinary people could commit such terrible atrocities - or merely stand by while they occurred. She resists joining The Wave, despite her boyfriend and classmates' pressure and intimidation. Her bright, individual thinking, truth and justice seeking, and courage separate her from her classmates and show the power of a single person's free will in the face of evil. Fast forward to 2024, showing us The Wave 2.0 all over. What is terribly sad is not only that terror proxies are taking over many geographical locations, but that "normative" people have become blind, their thoughts distorted, and the bystander phenomenon - reliving. Where do you stand post October 7th Hamas attack, massacre and kidnapping? Where do you stand when innocent civilians are still held in underground terror tunnels for 7 months?! Where do you stand when students chant 'from the river to the sea' not understanding which river and which sea, demonstrating they either have historical amnesia or are deliberately calling for the destruction of the state of Israel? Any connection between Hamas and 'freedom fighters' is dilussional, as is any connection to US woke movement. Moving to Europe, the Eurovision's opening festivities in Malmow were inappropriately held on Holocaust Remembrance Day eve. The Israeli team were absent from the event. Just one event and still, were the rest quiet bystanders? There are examples galore worldwide, forcing us to see clearly what is happening in our communities. Please stand on the actively moral side of history - be Laurie.
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📶To commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and promote SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, participants of the SPIN exchange 2024 visited the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin Germany. This powerful tribute highlights the importance of physical and mental health, and stands as a reminder of the need to combat discrimination and violence, while protecting human rights and promoting justice and equality. 📶The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also known as the Holocaust Memorial, was built in 2005, 60 years after the end of World War II. The memorial consists of 2,711 concrete slabs, called “stelae,” arranged in a grid pattern on a sloping field. Each slab represents a Jewish victim of the Holocaust, reminding us of the devastating impact that hatred and intolerance can have on a community. The memorial was designed by Peter Eisenman and Buro Happold, and serves as a powerful tribute to the lives lost during this tragic period of history. 📶The experience at the Holocaust Memorial underscores the need for reflection, education, and action. It is a reminder that hate and intolerance lead to devastating consequences, while promoting peace, justice, and wellbeing can create a better world. This is a lesson that the International Help Foundation encourages participants to carry with them into their own communities, fostering understanding, love, and cooperation among all people and country alike.🇬🇭🇳🇬🇩🇪 #SPINEXCHANGE24 #INTERNATIONALHELPFOUNDATION
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WRF Announcement: Seeking Sponsors for Roma Holocaust Memorial Exhibit We are honored to announce that the World Roma Federation (WRF) will be holding a Roma Holocaust Memorial Exhibit on August 2nd in Washington D.C., right on Capitol Hill. This solemn event aims to raise awareness among lawmakers, diplomats, government officials, and institutions about the atrocities faced by the Roma community during the Holocaust. This exhibit is a significant step towards honoring the memory of the estimated one million Roma lives lost and ensuring that such atrocities are never forgotten. By sharing first-hand stories from survivors and shedding light on the harrowing experiences of our ancestors, we hope to foster a deeper understanding and commitment to fighting ongoing discrimination. The event will be invite-only and not open to the public, as our target audience is those who can influence change. More details will be shared in the coming days with those in our organization and community who wish to attend. We are actively seeking sponsors to help make this a successful and impactful event. Your support will ensure that this commemoration effectively raises awareness and fosters a stronger commitment to justice and equality. If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact us for more information. Stay tuned for further updates and support us in this crucial commemoration to ensure that the voices of our past continue to be heard. #RomaHolocaustMemorial #NeverForget #WRFExhibit #CapitolHill #RaiseAwareness
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Today less about cyber security but remembering all individuals, families and extended families who were murdered in the Holocaust, a horrifying chapter in history, a systematic genocide during World War II where six million Jews, along with millions of others, were brutally murdered by the Nazis. Remembering this dark period serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of intolerance, hatred, and discrimination, emphasizing the importance of promoting tolerance, diversity, and human rights in our world today. We must never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust, ensuring that the lessons learned from history guide us toward a future of compassion, tolerance, and respect for human dignity. Please engage with still living Holocaust survivors, they provide a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the horrors they endured, fostering a deeper understanding of history and a profound appreciation for resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day - United States Department of State
https://www.state.gov
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Today, as we observe Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day, our hearts are heavy with both remembrance and resolve. 🕯️🖤 On this solemn occasion, we honor the memory of the six million Jews who were heinously murdered in the Holocaust, a dark chapter in human history that must never be forgotten. We also pay tribute to the courageous Jewish resistance fighters who stood against the atrocities of that horrific period. This year, our reflections are particularly somber as we witness a shocking wave of anti-Israel demonstrations roiling American university campuses. These scenes, jarringly anti-academic, depict tent cities ablaze with activism, but devoid of the pursuit of peaceful resolution. Instead, they are filled with annihilatory anti-Israel rhetoric, antisemitism, and harassment of Jewish students. Since the end of World War II, Israel has served as a safe haven for Jews around the world. Yet, amidst the current period of conflict in the region, it is heartbreaking that the few Holocaust survivors who are still with us today had to witness the October 7th massacre, where once again Jews were targeted, this time in their own country, simply for being Jews. The words 'never again' ring hollow in the face of such atrocities. But even in the midst of darkness, we refuse to succumb to despair. We are reminded that important work is still required, and we cannot and will not give up. Hope is essential, and darkness can only be dispersed by light. As we remember the past and confront the challenges of the present, let us honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust by reaffirming our commitment to fighting hatred, bigotry, and injustice wherever they may arise. Together, let us strive to build a future where the lessons of history are heeded, and where the promise of 'never again' is fulfilled for all humanity. hashtag #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgain #Holocaust #NeverAgainIsNow
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On Yom HaShoah, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance commemorated the victims and survivors of the Holocaust at a joint U.S Embassy Berlin/USC Shoah Foundation - The Institute for Visual History and Education event, which also marked the USC Shoah Foundation’s 30th anniversary with a panel discussion on Holocaust survivor testimony and public memory. Access to Holocaust archives is an invaluable tool in fostering a deep understanding and awareness of the Holocaust and its impact, as they provide the world with unparalleled insights into the past. Through documentation and testimonies, archives serve as a powerful resource for educating and dispelling misinformation, fostering understanding, while countering Holocaust denial and distortion. The IHRA’s Secretary General, Dr. Kathrin Meyer spoke of the critical role of archives in cultivating memory culture. “I think access to archives means access to the truth. We need them to tell these stories that really inform you of something, and not just rush away the truth, as is being done so often. As we enter an era when survivors are passing, this message takes on an even greater significance.” Sites, archives, and museums of the Holocaust play a pivotal role in keeping the memory of the Holocaust survivors and witnesses alive. It is precisely because of this role that they must be protected for now and for future generations. To read our Recommendations on Archival Access, visit: https://bit.ly/3ykBmnD #ProtectTheFacts
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