Holocaust Remembrance and Education: Upholding Dignity and Human Rights in 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust |
| Date | 27 January (annually) |
| Established by | United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/7 |
| 2025 Significance | 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau |
| 2025 Theme | "Holocaust remembrance and education for dignity and human rights" |
| Holocaust Victims | 6 million Jews, along with Roma, persons with disabilities, political dissidents, LGBTQ+ individuals |
| UN Role | Established in 1945 to promote peace, human rights, and international law |
| 2025 UN Holocaust Ceremony | 27 January 2025 at UN Headquarters, New York |
| Ceremony Highlights | Survivor testimonies, remarks by UN Secretary-General, President of the 79th General Assembly, Member States representatives |
| Host | Ms. Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications |
| Purpose of Remembrance | Combat Holocaust denial, promote human rights, and educate future generations |
| Contemporary Relevance | Address rising hate crimes, anti-Semitism, racism, and human rights violations |