CEO Aegis Trust. White Rose Recycled Fashion, President UK National Holocaust Centre.
Joined June 2010
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James Smith retweeted
Pleased to announce @DrJMSmith will deliver the keynote at our summer in-person conference (4-5 July). James is co-founder of @HolocaustCentUK & @Kigali_Memorial, and currently CEO of @Aegis_Trust **The conference cfp closes tomorrow night**. Details here: biahs.co.uk/conferences/
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James Smith retweeted
26 Jan 2024
“Israel has done the world a great service by submitting to the legal process,” writes @DrJMSmith. “Although the same hard questions about genocide have not been asked of Gaza’s rulers, Hamas’s time in court must also come”: theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
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James Smith retweeted
27 Jan 2024
Today, on #HolocaustMemorialDay, we commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and reflect on the #FragilityOfFreedom.
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James Smith retweeted
26 Jan 2024
Writing in @TheAtlantic following initial ICJ ruling on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Aegis founder @DrJMSmith questions double standards in application of int'l law & highlights need for legal balance in pursuit of peace in the Middle East: theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
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James Smith retweeted
26 Jan 2024
Video Highlights: Guinea President Mamadi Doumbouya visits Kigali Genocide Memorial.
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James Smith retweeted
11 Dec 2023
Thank you @CommonsSpeaker @PutneyFleur @GenocideAPPG @DrJMSmith @EricPickles @HMD_UK & many more for such a thoughtful event to mark 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention, full of insights, solidarity - & good hearted people.
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James Smith retweeted
5 Dec 2023
On his visit earlier today, Hon. @JamesCleverly, UK Secretary of State for the Home Department paid respects to the victims of Genocide against the Tutsi.
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13 Nov 2023
It was a pleasure to meet the First Lady and discuss how peace education contributes to resilient communities. Rwanda’s experience in rebuilding after genocide is lesson for the world.
10 Nov 2023
Earlier today, First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame received a delegation from @Aegis_Trust for a courtesy visit. They engaged in discussions about peace education.
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26 Sep 2023
Their suffering in WW1 led Raphael Lemkin to define the term genocide.
Now the World just watches as Armenians are again under threat of ethnic cleansing. bbc.com/news/world-europe-66…
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James Smith retweeted
20 Sep 2023
The Aegis Trust has warmly welcomed designation of @Kigali_Memorial as a World Heritage Site by @UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee at its 45th session today. Full reaction here, including comment from @FreddyMutanguha & @DrJMSmith: aegistrust.org/world-heritag…
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James Smith retweeted
26 Aug 2023
IT'S TWO INSIDE FOUR MINUTES!!!!!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯
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James Smith retweeted
15 Jul 2023
We welcomed earlier this morning, the Education Activist and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, @Malala who visited to pay respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
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James Smith retweeted
15 Jul 2023
PHOTOS: Education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, on Saturday visited Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
📸: @Kigali_Memorial
ALT Education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, on Saturday visited Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
ALT Education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, on Saturday visited Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
ALT Education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, on Saturday visited Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
ALT Education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, on Saturday visited Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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James Smith retweeted
14 Jul 2023
#Happening: @UbumuntuArtFest returns @Kigali_Memorial for its 9th edition to celebrate humanity w/ artists from over 18 countries. The 3-day festival (14-16 July) will explore the theme: 'Believe: Faith over Fear' through curated theatre, music & contemporary dance performances.
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James Smith retweeted
14 Jul 2023
"We've built this facility to provide space where generations can come together, connect & embrace humanity. Arts has a special way to help us express ourselves & break barriers that can divide us. We're thrilled to host this festival once again." @DrJMSmith, Founder @Aegis_Trust
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James Smith retweeted
11 Jul 2023
You can follow the International Conference on #Peace Education live on youtube.com/live/lxJPOXuQatg…
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James Smith retweeted
11 Jul 2023
.@DrJMSmith, Deputy Chair of @Aegis_Trust Board of Trustees, adresses his keynote speech at the International Conference on "Peace Education in an Era of Crisis"
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James Smith retweeted
16 Jun 2023
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.
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