International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed annually on January 27th is today

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed annually on January 27th, is a global day to honor the six million Jewish victims and millions of other victims of Nazi persecution, marking the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp by Soviet troops in 1945. Established by the United Nations in 2005, the day serves to remember the atrocities, honor survivors, combat antisemitism, and educate future generations to prevent such genocide from ever happening again, as declared by UNESCO and the White House.  

Purpose & Significance

Commemoration:
To remember the systematic murder of Jews (the Shoah) and other targeted groups (Poles, Roma, Sinti, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities) by the Nazi regime.
Education:
To teach about the Holocaust's history and lessons, promoting tolerance, understanding, and human dignity.
Prevention:
To reaffirm the commitment to combating antisemitism, racism, and all forms of intolerance that could lead to future atrocities, embodying the vow "Never Again".

Key Date

January 27: Commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most infamous Nazi death camp, by the Red Army in 1945.

Who Commemorates It

The United Nations officially designated the day, with ceremonies held globally by UN offices, governments, and organizations like the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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