VOICED: Cambodian children face up to brutal past

The video discusses the introduction of a new history curriculum in Cambodia, focusing on the Khmer Rouge regime's atrocities. For the first time, students are learning in-depth about this dark period, which saw up to 2 million people killed. The government has approved a new textbook to ensure this history is not forgotten. The video highlights the importance of education in preventing future genocides and the role of individual responsibility. It also covers the trial of a key regime figure and the impact of educational reforms on students' understanding of their country's past.

What impact has the new education had on the students' perception of their country's history?

Why is it important for students to learn about individual responsibility in the context of genocide?