Pleased to announce James Smith will deliver the keynote at our summer in-person conference (4-5 July). James is co-founder of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum & Kigali Genocide Memorial, and currently CEO of Aegis Trust **The conference cfp closes tomorrow night**. Details here: biahs.co.uk/conferences/

Researchers, decision makers, young people, teachers and parents convened at the Kigali Community CenterPeace for a research-driven dialogue to explore Rwanda’s journey from reconciliation to resilience.

'We should be mindful that it's easier to hate than to build peace. Hate doesn't involve compromise. Fear builds war & its the currency of media. We need to encourage leaders in communities who build peace locally.' James Smith Aegis Trust #PeaceTalksGPW

1st Prize - Oxfam International Smithdown Rd
2nd Prize - White Rose UK Shops Victoria Centre
3rd Prize - DogsTrust Shops Colchester

Congratulations to you all! We’ll be in touch about your prizes very soon.

We also have special mentions for…

1/ Delivering the keynote speech today in Kigali at the start of the international conference ‘Peace Education in an Era of Crisis’, Aegis founder James Smith made the following comments in recognition of today’s #SrebrenicaGenocide anniversary:

With a strength of spirit to match his strength of frame, Sir Ben Helfgott’s unique and exceptional contribution to Holocaust remembrance and education lives on. No-one could have done more. We were privileged to benefit from his wisdom, and his memory will always be a blessing.

“Hold no hate.”
The families of those murdered in Nottingham this week have so much dignity and courage. news.sky.com/story/nottingh…

Aegis Trust Rest in Peace, a true hero

It was an honour to know Damas Gisimba, pictured here Kigali Genocide Memorial

I will never forget his quiet courage that had the power to stand against the force of genocide. His legacy it will inspire humanity in generations the world over.

I wrote this 19 years ago after meeting refugees fleeing atrocities of Janjaweed militia in Darfur.

Rebranded Rapid Support Forces their commander, Gen Dagalo, is now the richest man in Sudan.

He’s sparked civil war and Darfuris are under attack again. thetimes.co.uk/article/cleans…

Recycled fashion brand opens eighth Nottingham store: thebusinessdesk.com/eastmidlands/n… White Rose UK Shops

A very meaningful and thoughtful event marking #HolocaustMemorialDay , organised by the Israeli and German Embassies, hosted at Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Report and video here also:

aegistrust.org/holocaust-memo…

Holocaust survivor Joan Salter reminds Suella Braverman MP that dehumanising language is dangerous. Especially when normalised by politicians.

'Remembering the victims of the Holocaust is a heritage that we leave to the future generations- ' Freddy Mutanguha, the Executive Director of Aegis Trust #HolocaustMemorialDay

.James Smith the CEO of Aegis Trust that runs the Kigali Genocide Memorial on behalf of the Government of Rwanda appreciates Emil Fish for coming to Rwanda to share the atrocities he went through during Holocaust, and give #Rwanda a chance learn from it and commit to make 'Never Again'a reality.

Through a dialogue young people had the occasion to learn more about the Holocaust from survivor Emil Fish, and exchanged on their contribution to prevent any Genocide to happen again and fight against any kind discrimination and denial.

'I would like to pay tribute to James Smith and Freddy Mutanguha for their work of The Genocide memory. It’s hard to preserve the Genocide memory & respect someone’s identity without being a threat to your own. It's incredible' Marc cave - CEO of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum

📸 HC Busingye Johnston visits the Aegis Trust at their UK HQ in Nottingham.

Read more on Rwanda’s cooperation with Aegis Trust in peace education work, supported by recycled fashion and coffee social enterprises.
Plus a visit to the Kigali coffee shop👇
newtimes.co.rw/article/4355/n…

OTD 1938 Nazis smashed Jewish shops on  #Kristallnacht . Born from The National Holocaust Centre and Museum our Sheffield charity store, WR10, was raided for clothes, not to attack people.  White Rose protects people from violence through Aegis Trust. Help replace lost funds and bit.ly/reversetheramr…

In today’s The Mirror Holocaust survivors urge Suella Braverman MP to think before speaking. As their open letter says, ‘dehumanising language about people seeking asylum is dangerous.’ They know where it can lead. We should heed their warning. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

'Being a teacher is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre and future of children. Remember that your students see you as role models. Your attitudes & actions must be positive in front of the children every moment.'- Appolon Gahongayire, Aegis Education Manager