“We welcome Renata to the Center to help us reflect upon and remember this tragedy. Given today’s global climate of conflict and unrest, this event and others like it, are as relevant as ever. We look forward to her unique perspective and insight,” said Pam Kancher, executive director of the Holocaust Center.
Ms. Sivacolundhu’s presentation will discuss the events that happened before, during and after those 100 days of bloodshed which depleted the country’s population by almost 20 percent. She will also highlight efforts to achieve justice and reconciliation after the genocide, and the international community’s responsibility to protect and prevent mass atrocities.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Holocaust Center; there is no charge to attend. A reception will be held in the Holocaust Center library after the presentation for Center members.
Renata Sivacolundhu is an expert on Human Rights within the UN Department of Public Information, based in New York. She also works extensively on indigenous issues, the rule of law and has been the manager of The Outreach Programme on the Rwanda Genocide and the UN since 2007.
The “Lessons From Rwanda” exhibit, which Ms. Sivacolundhu curated, is currently on display at the Holocaust Center through Oct. 31. The exhibit is a production of Aegis Trust for genocide prevention in partnership with the United Nations Department of Information.
For more information about this event or the Lessons of Rwanda exhibit visit www.holocaustedu.org or call the Holocaust Center at(407) 628-0555.
About the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida
The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida is an organization dedicated to combating anti-Semitism, racism and prejudice with the ultimate goal of developing a moral and just community through its extensive outreach of educational and cultural programs. Using the lessons of the Holocaust as a tool, the Center teaches the principles of good citizenship to thousands of people of all ages, religions and backgrounds each year. More information about the Center is available online at www.holocaustedu.org.
