Holocaust memorial set to help break down barriers Victims and those whose lives have been changed beyond recognition because of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda and Darfur will be remembered.
The Bournemouth & Poole Holocaust Memorial Day Committee will hold an act of commemoration on Sunday at 2pm at Bournemouth University, Talbot House, Poole. The event, which is free and open to all, will include a presentation from a student who has recently taken part in the ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ project, readings on the theme ‘Speak up Speak Out’ and the chance to sign the pledge to challenge the language of hatred and commit to using words which reflect respect for others.
Lynda Ford-Horne, chairman of The Bournemouth & Poole Holocaust Memorial Day Committee said: “Genocide doesn’t happen overnight.
“It’s a gradual process which begins when the differences between us are not celebrated but used as a reason to exclude or marginalise. By learning from the lessons of the past, we can create a safer, better future.”
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