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Musician, human rights activist, and award-winning speaker, Arn Chorn-Pond, shares his riveting story as a child prisoner and survivor of Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. Hear his inspirational account of his escape to the U.S., and subsequent return to rebuild and heal Cambodia by revitalizing its endangered artistic heritage by founding Cambodia Living Arts. The power of the arts to bring healing and reconciliation in times of conflict is his timeless message.
Having attended Brown University and graduating from Providence College, Arn received the Amnesty International Human Rights Award, the Kohl Foundation International Peace Prize, and the Spirit of Anne Frank Outstanding Citizen Award. He has shared his story at schools, universities, conferences, and places of worship - including to 10,000 people at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.
His talk is sponsored by Creative Connections, a local non-profit that facilitates international virtual exchanges, empowering students to become global citizens through the sharing of arts and ideas.
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