Greek Reporter’s Post

Today, on the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we solemnly honor the memory of the six million Jews who were systematically persecuted and murdered by the Nazi regime during World War II. This day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on January 27, 1945, serves as a global reminder of the atrocities committed and the enduring need to combat antisemitism and hatred in all forms. The Holocaust, or Shoah, was a state-sponsored, systematic genocide that led to the annihilation of approximately six million Jews, representing about two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population at the time. In addition to Jewish victims, millions of others—including Romani people, disabled individuals, political prisoners, and various minority groups—were also targeted and killed under Nazi persecution. The liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Soviet forces on January 27, 1945, marked a pivotal moment in history, revealing the full extent of Nazi brutality to the world. Today, as we commemorate this 80th anniversary, world leaders, survivors, and communities worldwide gather to reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust and to reaffirm our collective commitment to ensuring that such atrocities never happen again. As the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles, it becomes increasingly vital to preserve their testimonies and educate future generations about this dark chapter in human history. Innovative approaches, such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, are being utilized to immortalize survivors’ stories, ensuring that their experiences continue to teach and remind us of the consequences of unchecked hatred. On this solemn day, we not only remember the victims but also reflect on the importance of confronting antisemitism, bigotry, and intolerance wherever they arise. By honoring the memory of those who perished and by learning from the past, we strive to build a future where such atrocities are never repeated.

As simple as that.

How does the language we use impact our understanding of historical atrocities? Communities worldwide are still grappling with the histories and consequences of mass atrocities. Words matter. When we seek to compare the Holocaust with other genocides, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, our choice of terms can communicate respect and bring clarity, or they can offend and distort. The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's resource consists of guiding questions to ask when using comparative approaches on this critical issue. In our Resource Library: https://ow.ly/LtXT50S0kC3

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to honor and mourn the millions murdered by the Nazi regime during World War II. Sarah Best Strategy would also like to spotlight the good work being done by our past client, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, to ensure that the memory lives on and that such an atrocity never occurs again. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3WvRko7

Today marks the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the #Holocaust and we remember all those targeted and exterminated by the Nazis.   To this day, the losses, pain, and resistance of the Roma and Sinti victims and survivors of Samudaripen/Porrajmos and WWII have not yet been fully documented, archived, or remembered; nor have they been thoroughly integrated in our textbooks, collective historical consciousness, and mainstream sites of memory. In recent decades, Roma communities, leaders, civil society organizations and scholars, as well as their allies, have called for increased awareness about the history of the Roma and Sinti victims of the Holocaust. To learn more, read the report published by the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities and the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights. It explores the issues of truth-telling, memory, and the path forward: http://bit.ly/3vVmrPn More information about #HolocaustRememberanceDay: https://lnkd.in/enZNrS83 Maria Atanasova

This is what makes this year's Holocaust memorial day different to the ones before. Every such genocide stands alone as a human atrocity. Stands alone as a horrifying exemplar of human evil. But the last few years have acutely demonstrated that no one such act of evil, exists independent of human existence. For as long as there are humans, there will exist the capacity for unfathomable, incomprehensible harm. We remember the Holocaust of the 1930s and 40s so as not to forget how the industrialisation of human murder must never be allowed to happen again. Such Acts of evil stand in complete solidarity with other such acts of evil both from the perspective of humanity's willingness to carry them out, but also in both the depravity and the impact they have on its victims. Linked by behaviour of the perpetrators, linked by the trauma and fear of its victims. Meaning they do not stand alone on these vectors even if they stand alone as points in history's timeline. By demonising the supporters of protest, this chap is effectively being persecuted the same way, twice in his life! Holocaust 2.0 is directly linked to Holocaust 1.0 by the methods used to dehumanise and the even the single lives it inflict it upon. It cannot be a sticking point where the horrors of the 1940s are allowed to repeat in 2024 because we are at risk of comparison. For it is not the victims we compare, but the perpetrators acts. since not doing so risks not learning lessons from the past, which while politicians would rather not approach, is a functional reality. Humanity cannot move forward without it

Please do not scroll past this without giving a few moments of thought Do you feel anything? Is it important beyond historical fact? How can You take one action to ensure this does not or is not happening again? Because it is. We ARE NOT Powerless. I am reposting the message below. And I fight antisemitism in every context and on every platform. What can You do Now, Today to make a difference? Read up Speak out Support the organizations 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/ethTzY3c #NeverForget #NeverAgain

Today, on #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we pause to honor the memory of the six million Jewish men, women, and children, the hundreds of thousands of Roma, and the countless others who were victims of the Holocaust. This year holds particular significance as we mark 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a place that has become a universal symbol of the depths of human cruelty, but also of resilience and survival. As we reflect on this dark chapter in European and world history, we must recognize the profound responsibility we bear: to ensure that these atrocities are never forgotten and never repeated. Memory is not passive—it is an active commitment. It compels us to educate future generations about the past, to confront hatred and intolerance in all its forms, and to uphold the values of human dignity and respect that the Holocaust sought to destroy. For me, this day is a reminder that history is not just a series of events, but a call to action. Each of us has a role to play in preserving the lessons of the Holocaust. Whether through education, dialogue, or simply standing against injustice in our daily lives, we can contribute to building a world where such horrors are unimaginable. #WeRemember because the fight against antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hatred continues and we remember because it is our shared duty to honor the victims by building a future rooted in hope, compassion, and humanity.

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to honor and mourn the millions murdered by the Nazi regime during World War II. We would also like to spotlight the good work being done by our past client, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, to ensure that the memory lives on and that such an atrocity never occurs again. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3WvRko7