Together We Remember (TWR) was a movement to empower the next generation of leaders to transform collective memory into collective action to make “never again” a reality for all.
What started as an inclusive genocide remembrance vigil on a college campus became a global field-building initiative that united diverse changemakers across borders, disciplines, and generations.
We - atrocity survivors and their committed allies - worked together across lines of difference, applying the lessons of the past to the present, to counter all forms of violent hatred in our schools, communities, and on social media.
While the TWR organization concluded in 2022, the TWR movement lives on through everyone impacted by it. This website is a testament to our work during a period of acute conflict in society and a resource for future generations who may be inspired to continue on.
GET connected
Join our global community of survivors, family members, and committed allies. Sign up for our email list and follow us on social media to be the first to know what we’re up to and how to get involved throughout Genocide Awareness Month!
get inspired
Get to know the “WE” in Together We Remember.
Meet the survivors and activists that we work with on the front lines who are turning collective memory into collective action.
Explore an amazing archive of their video testimonies and presentations that range from 10 to 60 minutes.
GET INFORMED
What can a 16-year old teach us about countering identity-based violence? You’re about to find out! Throughout the campaign, TWR Youth Action Fellow Devon Benaroya invites you to tune into #TheSpark, a series of 60-second videos posted to Instagram each week to increase access to genocide education, especially among young people. Follow @tgthrweremember on Instagram and more sparks will fly your way soon!
Get Involved
Join survivors, students, educators, and activists on the virtual front lines of the movement to end identity-based violence! From life-changing events to global dialogues to opportunities for artist-activists, there are many ways to get involved. This is our generational moment and we know you’re ready to rise to it. We’ll see you out there.
Attend events Hosted by our partners worldwide
2. Add your voice to our global dialogue on Social Media
Each week of Genocide Awareness Month the #TogetherWeRemember Coalition is asking a BIG question of our community to spark dialogue and action worldwide that brings us closer to the promise of “Never Again.”
We believe these are the essential questions we must answer if we are serious about ending identity-based violence in our lifetime. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #BigAsk or share an extended response
3. Participate in a Youth-led Art Competition
Calling all aspiring artist-activists aged 12 - 22! Participate in a global arts competition like no other in honor of #GenocideAwarenessMonth.
#ArtAgainstAtrocities is a youth-led campaign to raise awareness of atrocities past and present and to make #NeverAgain a reality. This campaign is for students and educators who believe in the power of art to open hearts and minds, foster historical truth, and transform trauma into change.
Winners will receive cash prizes and be featured in a digital art showcase during the #TogetherWeRemember Coalition’s 24-hour Virtual Global Vigil on April 29.
4. Spark the TWR Flame in Your Community
Are you inspired to organize a virtual vigil in your school, community, or online during Genocide Awareness Month? Want to bring the #TogetherWeRemember movement into your classroom?
If so, we’ve built a virtual resource hub, which will set you up to host a unique experience or series of experiences that turns collective memory into collective action. We’ve also compiled the best resources from our partners and other organizations across the world.
5. share your pledge to remember
Add your voice to the movement by sharing your own story and amplifying the stories of others with the hashtag #TogetherWeRemember on Twitter and Instagram.
You can share videos, photos, and this pledge sheet with your personal commitment. In whatever way you feel inspired, tell us who, what, why, and how you pledge to remember.
If you use the hashtag, your pledge will appear in the social feed below, which is our living virtual memorial.
