Speech Given at the Foreign Ministry of Guatemala

Speech Given at the Foreign Ministry of Guatemala

We are part of history, and therefore, we must demand that the Holocaust and any other crime against humanity not be repeated. We believe that forgetting the Holocaust is a crime, and not making it known to new generations would make us accomplices of those who perpetrated it and those who currently deny it. The Holocaust is the saddest defeat of free civilization. This crime perpetrated by the Nazi regime is the dark page in the history of Germany; and therefore, of the human race.


The Senate of Colombia Hosts Forum “Tolerance and Respect: the Requirements to Achieve Peace" Global Embassy of Activists for Peace

The Senate of Colombia Hosts Forum “Tolerance and Respect: the Requirements to Achieve Peace"

In conjunction with the Congress of Colombia, the campaign "Traces to Remember" created the forum "Tolerance and Respect: the Requirements to Achieve Peace", in an effort to create discussions about the Holocaust and its consequences, mainly with government institutions of different countries.


Dr. William Soto | SPEECH GIVEN AT THE CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF COLOLMBIA

Dr. William Soto | SPEECH GIVEN AT THE CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF COLOLMBIA

For this reason, the example set by Colombia with the Anti-Discrimination Act is truly remarkable and worthy to follow. Meanwhile, in Europe, far-right movements founded on xenophobia and the blaming of certain groups—usually a minority—for the bad economy, are gaining ground in countries such as Greece, Austria, and France.


Law Proposal is Presented to the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica to Include the Subject: “The Holocaust, Paradigm of Genocide” into the School SystemGlobal Embassy of Activists for Peace
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Law Proposal is Presented to the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica to Include the Subject: “The Holocaust, Paradigm of Genocide” into the School System

A proposal was made to the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica through "Traces to Remember", a project which was designed as a tool to teach, prevent and preserve human rights. At the event, governmental officials, political and civic leaders, professors, activists, Holocaust survivors and their families gathered with the objective of promoting opportunities to analyze and raise awareness about the need to prevent another genocide from happening in the history of humanity. The participants agreed that as a preventive measure, it is necessary for present and new generations to be taught based on respect for human dignity and the fundamental rights of human beings.


Dr. William Soto | SPEECH GIVEN AT THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF COSTA RICA

Dr. William Soto | SPEECH GIVEN AT THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF COSTA RICA


The worst crimes against humanity occurred in the 20th century, and even after the United Nations issued the Universal Charter of Human Rights, we saw cases such as the massacre in Rwanda in 1994, which left 800,000 people dead, and as another example, horrible crimes were committed against different ethnic groups in Guatemala and throughout Central America. This makes us aware that we should not forget the past: we must remember history, as it is the best legacy we can leave to future generations. We must not allow ourselves to repeat the dark 20th century.


"Traces to Remember" is Introduced to Costa Rica’s Vice PresidentGlobal Embassy of Activists for Peace

"Traces to Remember" is Introduced to Costa Rica’s Vice President

With the objective of introducing the project "Traces to Remember" into the field of education, the international directors of the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace met with the Vice President of Costa Rica, Dr. Alfio Piva Mesen, and the Deputy Minister of the Presidency, Gustavo Alvarado Chavez.


Dr. William Soto | SPEECH GIVEN AT THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES OF MEXICO

Dr. William Soto | SPEECH GIVEN AT THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES OF MEXICO

We also believe that forgetting the Holocaust would be a crime, and not making it known to new generations would make us accomplices of those who deny it. For that reason, the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace also presented the government of Paraguay with a proposal to learn the lessons of this terrible chapter in history, which gave rise to the issuing of Resolution 684 by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the country on February 20, 2013, declaring the project Traces to Remember of educational interest.


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala Receives Traces to RememberGlobal Embassy of Activists for Peace

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala Receives Traces to Remember

The Engelberg family commemorative was inaugurated and unveiled at Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Global Embassy of Activists for Peace and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the event.


Exhibition of plaque "Traces to Remember" at the Congress of ParaguayGlobal Embassy of Activists for Peace