Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the theme for HMD09?

    HMD09 challenges us all to Stand Up to Hatred. It urges all of us to look at our behaviour to others; to understand how hate is directed against different minorities in Britain today; to explore how each of us can help make our communities stronger and safer.

    Stand up to Hatred

  • Who was persecuted under the Nazi regime?

    Jews were the primary victims of Nazi hatred, but others killed or persecuted include European Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Gay men and Lesbians, the physically and mentally Disabled, Jehovah’s Witnesses, political opponents, Soviet prisoners of war.

    Victims of Nazi Hatred

  • When is Holocaust Memorial Day?

    Holocaust Memorial Day is marked each year on 27 January – the anniversary of the date of the liberation of Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

    About Holocaust Memorial Day

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HMDT launches HMD09 Short Film : The Hate Game

The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust has launched a viral film with six episodes recreating real-life incidents of hatred – including the Stephen Lawrence murder – as scenes from a simulated computer game called “The Hate Game”. This provocative 12-minute collection, created by Knifedge, reflect HMD09’s contemporary theme, ‘Stand up to Hatred’ and the diverse communities impacted by both Nazi and contemporary hatred. The films are also being distributed to over a thousand organisers on DVD, with guidance notes. All materials are free of charge by emailing enquiries@hmd.org.uk or calling 0845 838 1883

 

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  • HMD09 Stand Up To Hatred

    Holocaust Memorial Day 2009 (HMD09) challenges us all to Stand Up to Hatred. It urges all of us to look at our behaviour to others; to understand how hate is directed against different minorities in Britain today; to explore how each of us can help make our communities stronger and safer. HMD09 is an opportunity to forge links across ALL the diverse strands of local community lives, to build understanding and to unite in a common cause.

Stories of Survival

  • Cambodian Testimony: Sophal Leng Stagg

    Sophal Leng Stagg was nine years old when she and her family were forced to leave their home in Phnom Penh in April 1975, joining the millions of Cambodians who were devastated by the Khmer Rouge.

  • Holocaust Testimony: Martha Blend

    When, in 1938, the Germans invaded Austria, my parents knew that as Jews, we were in for a hard time. They had read about Hitler's harassment of the Jews of Germany in the newspaper, but had thought wrongly that he wouldn't invade our country.

  • Holocaust Testimony: Roman Halter

    I was 12 years old in September 1939 when Hitler's troops entered Poland. I was the seventh child in our family and the youngest...

  • Rwandan Testimony: Beata Uwazaninka

    My name is Beata and I was born in Rwanda in 1980. At the time of the genocide, I was 14 years old. My father's name was Joseph Nemeye and my mother's Devotha Uwimana.

  • Rwandan Testimony: Clare

    My name is Clare. I am a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. This is my testimony. I was born in Kibuye, Gitesi. I was married to Leonel. Both he and my two children were killed in the genocide. Only my brother and I survived. I am now 30 years old.

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