Holocaust Remembrance Day, marked annually on 27 January, commemorates the six million Jewish victims murdered by Nazi Germany, alongside millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. The day was formally established by the United Nations in 2005, aligning with the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Beyond commemoration, Holocaust Remembrance Day was designed as a preventative measure. It exists to reinforce historical truth, confront denial and distortion, and strengthen global resolve to recognise early warning signs of mass atrocities before they escalate.
