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Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews WW II (Hardcover)
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Advancing Anti-Racism and Resilience through Mentorship and Leadership
The University of British Columbia
Robson Square
Besa: The Promise – Albania’s Untold Story of Sanctuary for Jewish Refugees in WWII
October 10,
pm – pm
at UBC Robson Square (map)
RSVP
About the Event
This event will commemorate the Muslim Albanians who hosted Jewish people during World War II. The Albanian population, majority of whom were Muslim, refused to comply with their occupier’s orders to turn over lists of Jews residing within the country’s borders. The Albanians not only protected their Jewish citizens, but also provided sanctuary to Jewish refugees who had arrived in Albania. The event will showcase a screening of the film, Besa: The Promise, along with expert speakers from UBC and beyond.
Event Schedule
PM Doors open, light refreshments will be available
PM Welcoming remarks
PM Keynote speaker: Dr. Anna Kohen
PM Dr. Richard Menkis &#; UBC Department of History
PM Ms. Nina Krieger &#; Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
PM Mr. Ardian Lagji &#; EAGLESLAND Cultural Society of BC
PM Film screening
PM Closing remarks
About the Film
Besa: The Promise showcases the untold story of the men and women of Albania – almost all of them Mu
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