The University is co-organising a commemorative event to mark the UK’s national Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), along with the Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations and Solent University.
The free event will take place at Sir James Matthews Building, Above Bar Street, Southampton Solent University on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 18:00 (doors open at 17:30). The event is non-ticketed and all are welcome to attend.
The Memorial Day is dedicated to the remembrance of victims who were persecuted as a result of genocide and discusses the discriminatory issues which society faces today.
This year, the theme for HMD is ‘Don’t Stand By’. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust are calling for us to consider our individual responsibilities not to be bystanders to hate crime and prejudice, nor to international threats of genocide.
Guest speakers at the event are Holocaust survivors Harry Grenville and Walter Kammerling. The evening will also feature music, reflective pieces from local sixth form students, and a performance from Southampton Solent University BA (Hons) Performance students.
Refreshments will be available directly after the event when guests will have the opportunity to talk with the speakers before receiving Holocaust Memorial Day Trust literature and a memorial candle. There will also be an opportunity to view an accompanying exhibition.
For further information and queries please contact Kate Power.