Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise (must see)

In December 2020 the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was desecrated and defaced with hate slogans and threats. The desecrators left behind their ugly tagline "We are everywhere." The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights had sponsored the Memorial and they needed a response. They turned wickedness around and made the phrase their own.

"We Are Everywhere" their response reads, "...people who believe in compassion, equality, justice, love, respect and kindness are in fact everywhere." "We Are Everywhere" signs can be seen in homes and businesses throughout Idaho. To stand against hate is to stand tall.

The Memorial was dedicated in 2002 as an educational park that would encourage discussions on human rights issues.

The heart of the Memorial is a life-sized bronze statue of teen-aged Anne Frank peeking out of her garret window. She sees a world gone mad.

The Memorial finds expression in a composition of elements. There are Anne's attic in an amphitheater, Memorial Quotes on walls, the Rose Beal Legacy Garden and the Marilyn Shuler Classroom for Human Rights.

The Anne Frank Memorial is the only one of its kind in the United States. It is also one of the very few places where the entire Universal Declaration of Human Rights is on permanent display.

The Memorial is open to all, free of charge. There is an audio self-guided tour. There is also a virtual tour available online.

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Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial on Map

Sight Name: Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
Sight Location: Boise, USA (See walking tours in Boise)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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