27 January - International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

 

The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust is observed annually on January 27th. This day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims, as well as millions of others, including Roma, Poles, Soviet prisoners of war, disabled individuals, and others who suffered and perished during the Holocaust.

January 27th marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, by Soviet troops in 1945. The day serves as an important occasion to reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust, educate future generations about the consequences of hatred and prejudice, and promote the importance of human rights and tolerance.

Various events, educational programs, and memorial activities take place globally on the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten and to work towards preventing such atrocities in the future.