Liliana Segre: A Life of Resilience

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What significant event in Liliana Segre's life occurred in 1938 that impacted her education?

She was expelled from her primary school due to the promulgation of the Italian Racial Laws.

How did Liliana Segre and her father attempt to escape persecution in 1943?

They tried to flee to Switzerland but were rejected by the Swiss authorities.

What was the fate of Liliana Segre's father during the Holocaust?

He was killed on 27 April 1944 after being separated from Liliana at Auschwitz.

What was Liliana Segre's serial number assigned to her at Auschwitz?

Her serial number was 75190. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of labor was Liliana Segre forced to perform at Auschwitz?

She was employed in forced labor at the Union ammunition factory, which belonged to Siemens. Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Liliana Segre return to Milan after World War II?

She returned to Milan in 1945 at the age of 15. Signup and view all the answers

What notable recognition did Liliana Segre receive in 2018?

She was named senator for life by President Sergio Mattarella for outstanding patriotic merits in the social field. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Liliana Segre start speaking publicly about her experiences in the 1990s?

She began to speak to the public, especially young students, about her experiences during the Holocaust. Signup and view all the answers

What date was Segre liberated by the Red Army?

1 May 1945 Signup and view all the answers

How many Italian children aged 14 or younger survived the Auschwitz concentration camp?

35 Signup and view all the answers

Who did Segre marry in 1951?

Alfredo Belli Paci Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Segre to speak publicly about her experience in the early 1990s?

She wanted to tell her story on behalf of those who could not. Signup and view all the answers

What significant role was Segre appointed to on 19 January 2018?

Senator for life Signup and view all the answers

What act did Segre propose as her first legislative action after becoming senator?

Establishment of a Parliamentary Control Commission on racism, antisemitism, and incitement to hatred and violence. Signup and view all the answers

What honor did Segre receive from the University of Trieste in 2008?

Honorary degree in Law Signup and view all the answers

Which significant day did Segre speak before the European Parliament in 2020?

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Signup and view all the answers

What message did Segre convey during her last public speech in 2020?

Not to blame others for one's own failures and weaknesses. Signup and view all the answers

What action did Segre call upon Giorgia Meloni to take regarding the Brothers of Italy logo?

Remove the tricolour flame, considered a neo-fascist symbol. Signup and view all the answers

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Liliana Segre: A Life of Resilience and Activism

Born Liliana Segre on September 10, 1930, in Milan, Italy.
Italian Holocaust survivor.
Appointed Senator for Life in 2018 by President Sergio Mattarella.
Family of Jewish origin.
Expelled from school in 1938 due to Italian Racial Laws.
Arrested and deported to Auschwitz concentration camp in 1943 with her family.
One of only 35 survivors out of 776 Italian children aged 14 or younger deported to Auschwitz. Returned to Milan after World War II.
Father Alberto and paternal grandparents Giuseppe Segre and Olga Loevvy were also victims of the Holocaust.
Experienced several selections in Auschwitz (the process of separating people intended to die).
Forced labor in a Siemens ammunition factory, approximately one year.
Endured the death march to Ravensbrück and finally the Malchow concentration camps.
Settled in the Marche region with maternal grandparents, the last survivors in her immediate family, after the Holocaust.
Married Alfredo Belli Paci in 1951, a fellow concentration camp survivor.
Had three children.
Remained silent about her experience for many years.
Became an outspoken advocate for Holocaust remembrance and anti-racism since the 1990s.
Gave numerous speeches to students and at conferences.
Appeared in the documentary "Memoria" (1997).
Awarded several honorary degrees from universities (Trieste, Verona, LUMSA, Sapienza University of Rome, Pisa).
Proposed a Parliamentary Control Commission on racism, antisemitism and incitement to hatred and violence. Motion approved by the Senate in 2019.
Received a bodyguard due to threats, assigned by the Prefect of Milan.
Spoke about the importance of remembering the Holocaust at the European Parliament in 2020.
Delivered her last public speech in 2020, emphasizing resilience and responsibility.

Political Activism and Legacy

Appointed Senator for Life for her social merits.
Proposed and made the Parliamentary Control Commission on racism, antisemitism and incitement to hatred and violence.
Advocated for removing the tricolour flame from FdI's election logo, which she considered a neo-fascist symbol. Supported by the Democratic Party.
Presided over the Senate section that proclaimed La Russa as the new Senate president.
Emphasized the importance of not blaming others for personal failures and weaknesses.

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Explore the remarkable journey of Liliana Segre, an Italian Holocaust survivor and activist. Born in 1930, she faced the horrors of Auschwitz and emerged as a voice for remembrance and resilience. This quiz delves into her life, struggles, and contributions to society as a Senator for Life.