International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed annually on January 27th, commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and serves as a reminder of the dangers of antisemitism and other forms of intolerance. Designated by the UN General Assembly in 2005, the date marks the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp. The day encourages educational programs and commemorative activities to prevent future genocides and reinforce a commitment to human freedom and justice.

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Read more about the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust on the UNESCO website

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