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Holocaust Memorial Day

The NUS Wales President, Deputy President and Women's Officer attended the Holocaust Memorial Day Service at City Hall, Cardiff. The service was held to:
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Remember the victims and survivors of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, as well as those affected by subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and during the ongoing atrocities in Darfur.

Ensure that the historical events associated with the Holocaust continue to be regarded as being of fundamental importance.

Raise awareness and understanding of the events of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides as a continuing issue for all humanity, based on a recognition that it could happen again anywhere and at any time, unless we ensure that our society opposes discrimination, persecution and racism.

Highlight the values of a society which respects and celebrates the differences between individuals and communities, based upon the notion of universal dignity and equal rights and responsibilities for all its citizens.

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