International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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A Brief History:
Significance: Each year, the global community commemorates one of the most devastating events in contemporary history. This somber occasion is referred to as the Holocaust. The Holocaust took place during World War II, during which Nazi Germany systematically murdered millions of innocent individuals. This day is also recognized as Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Holocaust Panorama courtesy of Openverse

Atrocities: Nazi Germany stands as one of the most malevolent regimes in history. Within a span of less than four years, they systematically persecuted and murdered millions of individuals. Among the groups that faced severe oppression were those of the Jewish faith, with estimates indicating that six million Jews lost their lives during the Holocaust. The actions of the Nazis against the Jewish population are recognized as a genocide.

Genocide: Genocide is defined as the intentional extermination of individuals belonging to a specific ethnic group. Nevertheless, the atrocities committed by the Nazis extended beyond the Jewish population. Under this malevolent regime, hundreds of thousands of individuals from various other groups also lost their lives. Some of the examples are:

• 7 million Soviet civilians
  
• 3 million Soviet prisoners of war
  
• 1.8 million Polish civilians
  
• 312,000 Serb civilians
  
• Up to 250,000 people with disabilities
  
• Up to 250,000 Gypsies
  
• Around 1,900 Jehovah Witnesses
  
• Thousands of homosexuals

Most Jews died in concentration camps, with Auschwitz being the most notorious, where around one million Jews perished. Some died from disease or starvation, while others were killed in gas chambers. Many were forced into ghettos, and others were shot and buried in mass graves. Famous books and movies about the Holocaust include Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, The Hiding Place, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and films like Schindler’s List. Many creative works honor the victims, survivors, and heroes who saved Jews.

Never Forget: The remembrance is observed every year on January 27^th to honor those who suffered and/or died in the holocaust. We will never forget the horror that encompassed World War II.

WW2-Holocaust-ROstland big legend courtesy of Openverse

The Present:
Lets reach out for remembrance and honor to anyone who has family or friends who knew someone who suffered in any way from the holocaust…

The Future:
We will never, ever forget those who suffered the atrocities of the Axis!

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Protest of citizens of Budapest against whitewashing the role of Hungary in Holocaust courtesy of Openverse

International Holocaust Remembrance Day