Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights

Abstract

The United Nations General Assembly, in resolution 60/7 of 2005, designated 27 January as the annual International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, also known as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, through educational and programmatic efforts aimed at preventing future acts of genocide, we honour the memory of the 6 million Jews and members of other minority groups who fell victim to genocide and other atrocity crimes at the hands of the Nazi regime. In addition, the resolution encourages States to recommit to protecting and promoting human rights, including by preventing identity-based discrimination and violence. At its heart, Holocaust Remembrance Day represents the international community’s continuing commitment to ensuring the dignity and human rights of all minorities within the borders of every State.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-25-2025

Source Publication

UN Chronicle

Disciplines

Human Rights Law | International Humanitarian Law | International Law | Law

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