DEADLINE: JUNE 30
This year's essay contest topic, "The Denial and Its Cost —
Reflection of the Nanking Massacre 70 Years Ago and Beyond," is very
timely. Japanese Prime Minister Abe caused a furor in Asia and the
United States when he tried to deny the fact that the Japanese military
had coerced women into being sex slaves in World War II. We think the
essay contest will be very educational for the public and a learning
process for the students in this country.
Three best essays will be selected from all entries. The awards for
first, second, and third prize winners are $1,000, $500, and $300,
respectively. In addition, several honorable mention winners will be
awarded with $50 each. For the details of the 2007 Iris Chang Memorial
Essay Contest, please visit our website at www.irischangmemorialfund.org.
The Iris Chang Memorial Fund was established in memory of Iris
Chang, an author, historian, and human rights activist. The Fund is
committed to carrying out Iris Chang's unfinished dreams and preserving
her legacy. She believed that only from truth in history can we secure
justice for victims, safeguard humanity from repeating mistakes of the
past, and bring about genuine reconciliation and lasting peace among
all people.
The goal of the Fund is to educate the public about the importance
of the remembrance of history, raise awareness of the painful history
of World War II in Asia, and support the education and research of
young generations in the United States with regard to Asian war history.
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