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Holocaust Survivor Micha Gelber Met with Director of Education Simon Li at Rotterdam’s Memorial for Jewish Children
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Holocaust Survivor Micha Gelber Met with Director of Education Simon Li at Rotterdam’s Memorial for Jewish Children

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Holocaust Survivor Micha Gelber Met with Director of Education Simon Li at Rotterdam’s Memorial for Jewish Children

etienne2017-06-28T10:44:19+08:00Tags: Anne Frank House, Holocaust, Micha Gelber|

The Joods Kindermonument is a children memorial site in Rotterdam which commemorates the deaths of 686 Jewish children who were killed by the Nazis. In Spring 2017, Director of Education Simon Li (Visiting Educator, Anne Frank House) visited the Joods Kindermonument and paid tribute to the children victims who ranged from only a few months to 12 years old. Most of them did not survive the war.

Holocaust survivor Micha Gelber, who was HKHTC’s in-house guest this January, was one of the key leaders behind this project to build a monument to commemorate these children. This monument also includes an artwork with the names of the 686 Jewish children who perished and indicates which concentration camp they were sent to.

Humanity House Director and HKHTC Director Discussed Peace Education in East Asia
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Humanity House Director and HKHTC Director Discussed Peace Education in East Asia

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Humanity House Director and HKHTC Director Discussed Peace Education in East Asia

etienne2017-06-30T15:58:47+08:00Tags: Collaboration, HKHTC, Humanity House, Peace Education|

In May 2017, HKHTC Director of Education Simon Li and the Director of the Humanity House Ms Lisette Mattaar had a fruitful meeting in The Hague to discuss peace education in East Asia and the prospects of collaboration on multiple educational projects between HKHTC and the Humanity House.

The Humanity House is a museum that was founded in 2010 that provides a unique experience for visitors to explore what it’s like to live through a conflict or disaster as well as prominent related themes through contemporary exhibitions. In addition, the museum provides various educational programmes as well as public lectures and discussions to raise awareness on the importance of humanitarian themes which include but are not limited to the freedom of speech, security of food and human rights. The museum also acts as a platform for organisations, agencies and individuals to discuss and debate on humanitarian themes.

Holocaust Workshops at Nord Anglia International School
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Holocaust Workshops at Nord Anglia International School

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Holocaust Workshops at Nord Anglia International School

etienne2017-06-29T22:33:01+08:00Tags: Holocaust, School Visits|

On June 22, Director of Education Simon Li was invited by Nord Anglia International School to deliver two workshops on the Holocaust towards all Year 9 students. The workshops examined the Holocaust through its victims, perpetrators and bystanders. The sessions also shed light on the rescuers in the Holocaust, while sharing with students how one person can make a difference and have a substantive impact on the lives of many.

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!

The South China Courage Conference 2017
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The South China Courage Conference 2017

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The South China Courage Conference 2017

admin4HKHTC2017-06-26T16:29:59+08:00Tags: Genocide Awareness, Henry Friedman, HKHTC, HKU, HKUSPACE|

The Hong Kong Holocaust and Tolerance Centre was in China on May 26 and 27, 2017. Holocaust survivor Henry Friedman was joined by HKHTC Director of Education Simon K. Li (Visiting Educator, Anne Frank House) and our Board Director Glenn Timmermans (Professor, University of Macau) to present workshops relating to Holocaust and genocide education. The conference was attended by hundreds of educators from different communities in South China.