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Commemorating the Days of Holocaust Remembrance

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On May 5, 2024, during this week of National Holocaust Remembrance, the world solemnly reflects on the atrocities committed during one of the darkest chapters in human history. In a statement, it was expressed, "During this week of National Holocaust Remembrance, we remember the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, as well as the millions of others, including Roma, LGBTQI+ persons, Slavs, and persons with disabilities who were persecuted and killed."

The resilience and bravery of Holocaust survivors and their families have been highlighted, with a poignant acknowledgment that "Holocaust survivors and their families are a testament to courage and resilience." Their existence serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors.

Moreover, they stand as a rebuke to those who seek to downplay or deny the atrocities that took place. It was emphasized that "They are a living rebuke to those who sought to extinguish the future of the Jewish people and to those who try to distort or deny the Holocaust."

The systematic and unparalleled scale of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, where individuals were targeted and killed for their differences, was condemned. The statement underlined, "Nazis and their collaborators engaged in murder on an unprecedented scale, systematically killing people simply because they were different."

As the world commemorates the Days of Holocaust Remembrance, a solemn pledge is made to never forget the lessons learned from this dark period in history. The commitment was made, "May we never forget the harrowing lessons of the Holocaust as we recommit ourselves to ensuring such horrors are never again perpetrated, suffered, or witnessed by humankind." It is a collective vow to work towards a world where such atrocities are never repeated and where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

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