Saranda, Fatos, Jehona, Lirie and Genc Bogujevci, now aged between 11 and 20, survived by feigning death when soldiers shot their family and friends. They later fled to England where they could have chosen to remain in safety, but decided to go back to Belgrade to testify against one of the murderers. Without their contribution there would have been insufficient evidence to convict.
The awards have been created by the Anne Frank Trust to celebrate those, especially young people, who have made difficult choices in order to stand by what they believe is right.
Gillian Waines, executive director of the trust, said "To return to a place where they had seen their parents killed exemplifies huge moral courage and these children serve as impressive role models for young people."
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