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HK Public Broadcaster’s Interview with HKHTC’s Holocaust survivor guest Henry Friedman
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HK Public Broadcaster’s Interview with HKHTC’s Holocaust survivor guest Henry Friedman

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HK Public Broadcaster’s Interview with HKHTC’s Holocaust survivor guest Henry Friedman

etienne2017-06-30T12:58:30+08:00Tags: Henry Friedman, Interview, RTHK|

Holocaust survivor Mr Henry Friedman, our in-house guest during the period of May 20-23, was invited by host Rosie Duffield of RTHK to share his harrowing experience living through the Holocaust in a 60-minute interview. Growing up in Poland, Mr Friedman and his family were quickly swept up by the cruel events punctuating World War Two. With the help of two Ukrainian families, the family was hidden in a space the size of a queen-sized mattress for 18 months. Nothing was easy during that time.

The courage of these Ukrainian families—and so many others like them—lends us critical lessons and stories that should inspire us to live better and treat all people with dignity. The RTHK Radio 3 interview on May 22 can be listened here.

Director of Education Simon Li Discussed Educational Matters at the International Court of Justice
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Director of Education Simon Li Discussed Educational Matters at the International Court of Justice

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Director of Education Simon Li Discussed Educational Matters at the International Court of Justice

etienne2017-06-28T10:45:08+08:00Tags: International Court of Justice|

HKHTC was invited to attend International Court of Justice (ICJ) events at The Hague this May. During his ICJ visit, Director of Education Simon Li met and discussed educational matters with Dutch officials.

HKHTC’s Teacher-training Sessions at Yew Chung Community College
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HKHTC’s Teacher-training Sessions at Yew Chung Community College

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HKHTC’s Teacher-training Sessions at Yew Chung Community College

etienne2017-06-28T17:31:06+08:00Tags: Educator Workshops, Holocaust, School Visits|

In March 2017, Director of Education Simon Li presented teacher-training sessions to educators on the important skills to teach the Holocaust in an age-appropriate manner.

Faith Communities Visited Resource Centre
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Faith Communities Visited Resource Centre

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Faith Communities Visited Resource Centre

etienne2017-06-30T16:17:18+08:00Tags: Genocide Awareness, HKHTC|

Director of Education Simon Li gave a sharing session on The Diary of Anne Frank and our centre’s work for different members of Hong Kong’s faith communities this spring.

Harbour School’s Grade 6 Students Visited HKHTC
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Harbour School’s Grade 6 Students Visited HKHTC

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Harbour School’s Grade 6 Students Visited HKHTC

etienne2017-06-29T22:32:27+08:00Tags: Genocide Awareness, HKHTC|

Harbour School’s Grade 6 students visited our Resource Centre in Shau Kei Wan on June 5, 2017. Director of Education Simon Li gave all students a workshop which explored the Holocaust through the stories of the victims, perpetrators and bystanders. The workshop helped students to have a further understanding of the worst crime in history.

Holocaust Survivor Henry Friedman Spoke at Local Schools in Hong Kong
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Holocaust Survivor Henry Friedman Spoke at Local Schools in Hong Kong

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Holocaust Survivor Henry Friedman Spoke at Local Schools in Hong Kong

etienne2017-06-26T12:27:32+08:00Tags: Henry Friedman, HKHTC, Holocaust, School Visits|

In May 2017, the HKHTC arranged for Holocaust survivor Mr Henry Friedman to address the local schools in Hong Kong. Accompanied by HKHTC Director of Education Simon Li, the 89-year-old Polish survivor spoke about how he lived through an incredible journey that saw his early life nearly destroyed by the Holocaust. Surviving with the help of two Ukrainian families in Poland, his family hid in a tiny space the size of a queen-size bed for 18 months. The courage of Henry’s saviours– and so many others like them– offers many of our local Hong Kong students critical lessons and stories that should inspire us to live better and treat all people with dignity. Mr Friedman’s message was “One person CAN make a difference.”

Genocide Exhibition at Sha Tin College
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Genocide Exhibition at Sha Tin College

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Genocide Exhibition at Sha Tin College

etienne2017-06-17T11:37:37+08:00Tags: Event, Genocide, Genocide Awareness|

Congratulations to Sha Tin College for a very successful and meaningful Genocide Exhibition! Our centre’s board director April Kaminsky gladly presented prizes to the winners on the STC campus before the weekend. Warmest congrats to everyone for your thoughtful artworks!

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