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GSF Stands with Refugees

Posted: July 3, 2017

The recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to allow parts of President Trump’s travel ban to go into effect is a big setback for those of us deeply concerned about ensuring basic human rights for all people, including … Read more about GSF Stands with Refugees »
On the International Day of Remembrance for Rwanda

Posted: April 7, 2017

Today, April 7, many around the world will gather to remember and pay respect to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The genocide which began in April of 1994 and lasted for approximately 100 days … Read more about On the International Day of Remembrance for Rwanda »
GSF Welcomes U.S. Federal Judge’s Sentencing of Gervais Ngombwa

Posted: March 15, 2017

On March 2, 2017, the Honorable Linda Reade of Cedar Rapids, Iowa sentenced Gervais “Ken” Ngombwa to 15 years for immigration fraud to obtain United States Citizenship in which he claimed he was a victim of the 1994 Genocide in … Read more about GSF Welcomes U.S. Federal Judge’s Sentencing of Gervais Ngombwa »
GSF Founder Participates in the International Tribute to Elie Wiesel

Posted: February 3, 2017

On the evening of January 29th, GSF founder Jacqueline Murekatete, joined Hollywood actors and actresses, prominent media personalities, and renowned Holocaust and Genocide prevention activists to remember and pay tribute to the late Elie Wiesel, the Nobel prize winner and … Read more about GSF Founder Participates in the International Tribute to Elie Wiesel »
GSF Stands with Refugees of Mass Atrocity Crimes

Posted: February 1, 2017

The recent immigration ban by the US president Donald Trump sent shockwaves across US and around the world as it is seen by many as discriminatory in as far as it focuses on immigrants, including refugees, from prominently Muslim countries, … Read more about GSF Stands with Refugees of Mass Atrocity Crimes »
GSF Condemns the Desecration of the Genocide Memorial in Gishanvu Sector, Rwanda

Posted: January 24, 2017

On the morning of January 23rd, the people in Gishanvu sector, Rwanda, woke up to a horrific sight. A local genocide memorial where 200 victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi are buried had been smeared with human feces … Read more about GSF Condemns the Desecration of the Genocide Memorial in Gishanvu Sector, Rwanda »
GSF Founder Featured on PBS’s Treasures of New York

Posted: October 23, 2016

GSF founder Jacqueline Murekatete was among Holocaust and Genocide survivors featured in PBS Treasures of New York series. The PBS special focused on the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center’s commitment to Holocaust and Genocide prevention education. Since 2001, GSF founder … Read more about GSF Founder Featured on PBS’s Treasures of New York »
GSF Mourns the Passing of One of Its Board Members

Posted: October 23, 2016

It is with great sadness that GSF mourns the passing of one of its board members, Jerry Weissman. Jerry was a wonderful human being who was deeply committed to Holocaust and Genocide prevention education and helping young people to understand … Read more about GSF Mourns the Passing of One of Its Board Members »
What Does It Mean to Be an Upstander?

Posted: October 19, 2016

It is now recognized that Genocide cannot happen without the presence of people known as the bystanders. The people, who although not directly participating in a Genocide, stand by and in silence as thousands and sometimes millions of people are … Read more about What Does It Mean to Be an Upstander? »
GSF Founder Receives the Global Community Innovator Award from Global Tassles

Posted: June 30, 2016

GSF founder Jacqueline Murekatete was honored at the annual Global Tassles gala dinner where she received the 2016 Global Community Innovator award. Global Tassles, a New York based organization whose mission is to provide educational opportunities to underprivileged youth, bestowed … Read more about GSF Founder Receives the Global Community Innovator Award from Global Tassles »