About: Holocaust Memorial Day
On HMD we share the memory of the millions who have been murdered in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur in order to challenge hatred and persecution in the UK today.
HMD is marked each year on 27 January – the anniversary of the date of the liberation of Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
HMD: Relevant to us, today
Nazi ideology was founded on racism, anti-semitism and discrimination, creating a fascist state that rejected human and civil rights. The evils of prejudice, discrimination and intolerance continue to exist in Britain. We categorise, stereotype, discriminate, exclude, bully, persecute, attack – because of race, religion, disability, sexuality. We damage, and are damaged, as a result of our refusal to accept our common humanity. We murder. Nations commit genocide. HMD acts as a reminder to all of us of our responsibility to protect the civil and human rights of all people in our society and across the world.
HMD: Your Invitation
HMD – 27 January – is the international day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust and of other genocides.
Hundreds of events, open to all, are held across the UK to mark HMD. You can join in one of these or create one of your own. Anyone can organise an activity to commemorate HMD. You can order your free Campaign Pack for ideas, guidance and posters which will help you to commemorate HMD.
Individual symbolic acts, like lighting a candle or observing a silence also signify your commitment to remember the past and create a better future.
In hundreds of places across the UK, and in thousands around the world, people come together to honour the past and build a safer, fairer world.
For further information on Holocaust Memorial Day, and how we can assist you in your commemorations, please visit the main HMD website..