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101-Year-Old Survivor Inspires Youth to Combat Antisemitism

4/1/2026

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Ginette Kolinka, a 101-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her experiences from Auschwitz-Birkenau to educate future generations about Nazi atrocities.
She has become a vocal advocate against antisemitism in France.
Kolinka recounts her deportation and survival, highlighting the cruelty faced by Jewish prisoners.
She speaks to students, inspiring them to learn from history and keep Holocaust memory alive.

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Story summary

Ginette Kolinka, a 101-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her experiences from Auschwitz-Birkenau to educate future generations about Nazi atrocities.
She has become a vocal advocate against antisemitism in France.
Kolinka recounts her deportation and survival, highlighting the cruelty faced by Jewish prisoners.
She speaks to students, inspiring them to learn from history and keep Holocaust memory alive.