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.