Tag Archives: Human Rights

Jan 7, 1942 – 294 days in Auschwitz #Holocaust 2,000 Jews arrive from Augustow ghetto

Posted on January 7, 2013 by admin

296 men are registered with the numbers 85525-85820; 215 women are registered with numbers #28069-28283. Approximately, 1489 people are killed in the gas. On this same day “The Commandant’s Office receives the WVHA travel permit for a truck to Dessau … Continue reading →

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Dec 14, 1942 – 263 Days in Auschwitz #Holocaust On this last night of Hanukkah let us

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

light candles to light the world and remember that our light can alleviate the darkness but only if we commit to living lives free of hatred, which serves no purpose. 70 years ago today, hatred, racism and prejudice reigned : … Continue reading →

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St. Nicolas Day 1942 – a sad day in Holocaust History: 2,000 women are executed in Birkenau

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

“In the women’s camp in Birkenau, the SS carry out a large-scale selection, which lasts the entire day. Afterward, approximately 2,000 young, healthy, and able-bodied women are brought to the gas chambers in the bunkers”* (Czech 279). *In their accounts, … Continue reading →

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Dec 1-4, 1942 #Holocaust 246 Days in Auschwitz: 8,232 women – 23,093 men r in camp…

Posted on December 4, 2012 by admin

In the past three days, a transport had arrived from Norway, Holland and two from Poland. What is most important is that almost NO women were registered in camp, only men. So we are looking at: 532 Norwegian men, women … Continue reading →

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