Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is the international day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust and of other genocides. On it, we commemorate victims, honour survivors and commit to tackling prejudice, discrimination and racism in the present day. We encourage nations to conquer genocide and atrocity and individuals to stand up against hatred.
HMD is marked each year on 27 January – the anniversary of the date of the liberation of Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. HMD sets out to motivate people to make sure that the horrendous crimes committed during the Holocaust and in more recent genocides, are neither forgotten nor repeated, whether in Europe or elsewhere in the world.
Events
The Anne Frank Trust UK, in partnership with NUS and the Union of Jewish Students, invites you to Commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January
- Where: The Anne Frank [+ you} exhibition, SW1 Gallery, Roof
- Garden Level, Cardinal Place (Off Victoria Street), London, SW1E 5JE.
- When: 27 January 2010 – 7pm onwards
- RSVP: mark@ujs.org.uk by 22 January 2010.
Across the country events will be taking place. To find out more about the events in your area, or how you can commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day click here.
If you are interested in inviting a Holocaust survivor to speak in your Union you can contact the Association of Jewish Refugees or the Holocaust Education Trust.
Further information and resources For more resources please see the following links:
www.holocaust-history.org
www.holocaustsurvivors.org
www.aegistrust.org/