It is also 75 years ago that Jersey was "liberated" from Occupation
Below are video recordings of the two main speakers at the 2020 Holocaust Memorial ;
Jersey Bailiff Tim Le Cocq and Dean of Jersey Mike Keirle.
Dean of Jersey Mike Keirle (above
Later this year, after the official "Liberation 75" celebrations on and around 9 May, I am organising a Human Rights Conference/Seminar on 27 and 28 May (tentative dates) at the Jersey Institute of Law (Highlands College).
This is still being planned but it is proposed that expert Human Rights lawyers and academics - some of whom spoke in Jersey 25 years ago at my "Liberation 50" Human Rights series - will return to give a progress report on world-wide achievements and Human Rights failings.
The public will enjoy free entry to the conference and will be encouraged to discuss Human Rights issues.
Local experts will also be speaking at this conference to ensure that the discussions are relevant to residents of the Channel Islands.
Of course I cannot organise and fund this project on my own.
I need sponsors and active helpers and volunteers to make this a successful event.
Today about 100 people attended the Holocaust Memorial Day event.
Jersey has a population of over 106,000
I think that Human Rights needs a much higher profile and better public understanding.
It is a matter that affects us 365 days per annum - so a couple of hours on one day per year is not enough. We must build on the Holocaust Memorial and Liberation Day celebrations to embrace human rights standards in Jersey.
If you agree - please make contact with me on 01534 862929 or PM me Mike Dun on Facebook
or email mikedunjersey(@)gmail.com
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