Sonia Orbuch
Polish resistance fighter and educator
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2018
6 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Poland
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Contributed to the Polish resistance during the Second World War. After the war, focused on Holocaust education, sharing personal experiences and advocating for remembrance and understanding of the atrocities committed. Engaged with communities to educate about the Holocaust, aiming to combat antisemitism and promote tolerance. Worked with various organizations to ensure that history was preserved and lessons learned from the past.
Fought in the Polish resistance against Nazi occupation
Educated on the Holocaust and its implications
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