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Director of Education Simon Li Talked to Nanjing Massacre Survivor Ai Yiying in Nanjing
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Director of Education Simon Li Talked to Nanjing Massacre Survivor Ai Yiying in Nanjing

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Director of Education Simon Li Talked to Nanjing Massacre Survivor Ai Yiying in Nanjing

charles2017-08-25T10:34:09+08:00Tags: HKHTC, Nanjing, World War II|

In Nanjing this summer, HKHTC Director of Education Simon Li interviewed one of the few remaining Nanjing Massacre survivors Ms Ai Yiying (艾義英), who witnessed the bloody atrocities in her village when she was 9. Since experiencing the atrocities in her childhood, she had nightmares about being chased by Japanese soldiers and got nowhere to hide. She still has wartime nightmares today 80 years later. There are now less than 100 registered Nanjing Massacre survivors today. Ai Yiying is one of them.

Director of Education Simon Li Talked to Victims of the Japanese Germ Warfare in Quzhou
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Director of Education Simon Li Talked to Victims of the Japanese Germ Warfare in Quzhou

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Director of Education Simon Li Talked to Victims of the Japanese Germ Warfare in Quzhou

charles2017-08-25T11:00:37+08:00Tags: Germ Warfare, HKHTC, Nanjing|

HKHTC Director of Education Simon Li recently visited an elderly hospital in Quzhou, China to meet with Mr and Mrs Fang, victims of the Japanese germ warfare, to discuss their painful experiences during the anthrax attack by the Japanese soldiers in Quzhou.

Yom Hashoah 2017: A Day to Remember The Holocaust
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Yom Hashoah 2017: A Day to Remember The Holocaust

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Yom Hashoah 2017: A Day to Remember The Holocaust

etienne2017-06-30T15:39:47+08:00Tags: Genocide Awareness, HKHTC, Holocaust, Yom HaShoah|

Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, is observed every year. It is a day of commemoration of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust as a result of actions carried out by Nazi Germany. On April 24, HKHTC was honored to host the annual Yom Hashoah ceremony, which was held at the Jewish Community Centre, in remembrance of the millions of Jewish lives that perished in the Holocaust.

This year’s theme was “Never Again”. Members from all of Hong Kong’s Jewish congregations were represented.In addition, representatives from many consulates joined the evening’s gathering and other multi-faith leaders.In attendance was Sagi Karni, Consul General of Israel to Hong Kong, who gave an address. Opening remarks were read by Glen Steinman, HKHTC Director. The evening programme included a moving and graphic video documentary entitled Sgt. Howard Cwick, Jewish Liberator: Eyewitness to History.

EUROCLIO Director and HKHTC Director Discussed Educational Approaches in The Hague
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EUROCLIO Director and HKHTC Director Discussed Educational Approaches in The Hague

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EUROCLIO Director and HKHTC Director Discussed Educational Approaches in The Hague

admin4HKHTC2017-06-30T15:01:15+08:00Tags: EUROCLIO, Genocide Awareness, HKHTC, Simon Li|

In late May 2017, HKHTC’s Director of Education Simon Li and the Director of European Association of History Educators (EUROCLIO) Jonathan Evan-Zohar met together in The Hague to discuss strategies that can help history educators in Asia to develop meaningful and effective ways to enhance classroom teaching on the Holocaust and related WWII topics. Mr Li and Mr Evan-Zohar also discussed prospects of future collaboration between the two organisations.

EUROCLIO is an organisation that was established in 1992 at the request of the Council of Europe. It aims to foster the development of innovative and responsible history, heritage history and citizenship through developing critical thinking, incorporating diverse perspectives and worldview, as well as creating a community of mutual respect.

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.

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.”

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.

HKHTC Seminar at HKU: Dialogue with Holocaust Survivor Henry Friedman
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HKHTC Seminar at HKU: Dialogue with Holocaust Survivor Henry Friedman

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HKHTC Seminar at HKU: Dialogue with Holocaust Survivor Henry Friedman

admin4HKHTC2017-06-26T11:47:13+08:00Tags: Genocide Awareness, Henry Friedman, HKHTC, HKU, HKUSPACE|

HKHTC was proud to host a dialogue seminar with our guest Holocaust survivor Henry Friedman at the University of Hong Kong’s SPACE campus on May 22, 2017. It was a full house with dynamic audience from different generations. A very memorable evening and discussion.