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April marks Genocide Awareness Month, a time to remember mass atrocities committed around the world, honor victims and survivors, and educate about the consequences of prejudice, hatred, and indifference. In honor of Genocide Awareness Month, hear from genocide survivors who endured the worst of humanity but now share their stories to inspire hope for a world where every human life is valued.  

Presented 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 Stages of Genocide and go on an in-depth tour of the gallery. Interested in learning more about the Educator Series? Click here. 

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About the Panelists

Belma Islamovic was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1974. She grew up with her two younger sisters and dreamed of being a fashion designer. Her parents taught her from an early age to see people for who they were, rather than where they were from or what religion they practiced. On September 28, 1993, during the Bosnian War, Belma and her sister were sleeping when a Croatian grenade flew into their bedroom, landing near their heads and almost killing them. Belma lost both of her hands in the blast. In 1994, she met a physician from Abilene, Texas, whose hospital sponsored her to come to the United States for rehabilitative care. In 1995, Belma and her family 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, “Forgiving the Unforgiveable.” After struggling with severe depression, Belma has begun sharing her story with others and has a new goal of becoming a motivational speaker to help others. 

Providence (Provie) Umugwaneza is 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 first Rwandan and youngest person ever to be appointed to serve on the Texas 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 dangers 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, preventing genocides from happening in the future. 

About the Moderator

Dr. Brad Klein (he/him/his) is Associate Director of the Human Rights Program and Adjunct Professor of Human Rights at Southern Methodist University (SMU). A scholar-practitioner working at the intersection of social impact and environmental sustainability, he has spent more than 15 years building cultures that drive change, embrace interconnectedness, and equip people to thrive. Klein has served on boards for a number of organizations, 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. 

Community Partners

• America's Dinner Table 
• Attitudes & Attire
• Greenhill School
• Legacy Senior Communities
• Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
• Refugee Services of Texas
• Southwest Jewish Congress
• Temple Shalom
• Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission