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SUMMARY:Genocide Awareness: Survivors in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:This is an  in-person   program . We look forward to seeing you
  at the Museum. \nRegistration is required. Register HERE. \n  \nApril mar
 ks Genocide Awareness Month\, a time to remember mass atrocities committed
  around the world\, honor victims and survivors\, and educate about the co
 nsequences of prejudice\, hatred\, and indifference. In honor of Genocide
  Awareness Month\, hear from genocide survivors who endured the worst of h
 umanity but now share their stories to inspire hope for a world where ever
 y human life is valued.   \n  \nPresented in conjunction with session two
  of the Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series\, Teaching
  Genocide Studies. In this session\, learn strategies to teach the Ten Sta
 ges of Genocide and go on an in-depth tour of the gallery. Interested in l
 earning more about the Educator Series?  Click here .  \n  \n There is no
  cost to attend this event\, but registration is required. To register\, c
 lick the " buy " button. \n   \n About the Panelists \n Belma Islamovic  w
 as born in Mostar\, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1974. She grew up with her t
 wo younger sisters and dreamed of being a fashion designer. Her parents ta
 ught her from an early age to see people for who they were\, rather than w
 here they were from or what religion they practiced. On September 28\, 199
 3\, during the Bosnian War\, Belma and her sister were sleeping when a Cro
 atian grenade flew into their bedroom\, landing near their heads and almos
 t killing them. Belma lost both of her hands in the blast. In 1994\, she m
 et a physician from Abilene\, Texas\, whose hospital sponsored her to come
  to the United States for rehabilitative care. In 1995\, Belma and her fam
 ily moved to Dallas. She later met Rais Bhuiyan\, a hate crime survivor\,
  who published her story on his website World Without Hate. After hearing
  her story\, producer Eddie Burns created the short documentary\, “Forgivi
 ng the Unforgiveable.” After struggling with severe depression\, Belma has
  begun sharing her story with others and has a new goal of becoming a moti
 vational speaker to help others.  \n  \n Providence (Provie) Umugwaneza  i
 s a child Survivor of the Genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda of 1994\,
  which claimed more than a million innocent lives in a span of 100 days\,
  including her parents\, five siblings\, and extended family. She is the f
 irst Rwandan and youngest person ever to be appointed to serve on the Texa
 s Holocaust\, Genocide\, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission. Umugwaneza
  previously worked at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and founded the Kabeho
  Neza Initiative\, a nonprofit that that raises awareness of the Genocide
  against the Tutsis and fights denial in all its forms. She advocates for
  women’s and children’s rights\, including women who were sexually abused
  and contracted HIV/AIDS during the Genocide\, and teaches about the dange
 rs of baseless hate and the importance of being an Upstander. She recently
  authored a memoir\, Next Couple Hours\, which focuses on education about
  the Genocide\, dealing with loss and trauma\, and\, most importantly\, pr
 eventing genocides from happening in the future.  \n  \n About the Moderat
 or \n Dr. Brad Klein  (he/him/his) is Associate Director of the Human Righ
 ts Program and Adjunct Professor of Human Rights at Southern Methodist Uni
 versity (SMU). A scholar-practitioner working at the intersection of socia
 l impact and environmental sustainability\, he has spent more than 15 year
 s building cultures that drive change\, embrace interconnectedness\, and e
 quip people to thrive. Klein has served on boards for a number of organiza
 tions\, including currently as President of Audubon Dallas and an Advisory
  Council member for EcoRise. Past courses taught include Ethics and Human
  Rights\, Food Justice and Environmental Sustainability\, and Foundations
  of Community\, Diversity\, and Inclusion.  \n  \n Community Partners Amer
 ica's Dinner Table  Attitudes & Attire Greenhill School Legacy Senior Comm
 unities Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Refugee Services of Texas Sout
 hwest Jewish Congress Temple Shalom Texas Holocaust\, Genocide\, and Antis
 emitism Advisory Commission\nAnnie Black\n300 N. Houston Street\nDallas\,
  TX 75202 United States\n
LOCATION:300 N. Houston Street\, Dallas\, TX 75202
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 er_for_education_and_tolerance_1/library/35878963/key/3511918220/Genocide_
 Awareness_Survivors_in_Conversation
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