Learning from the past
This ten minute film introduces Holocaust Memorial Day and explains why we commemorate the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups, and the subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Resources
Our resources can help you learn more about the Holocaust and genocide and plan your own HMD activity. Explore life stories of survivors and those who were murdered, virtual activities, schools materials, films, images and more. You can filter them by genocide and type of resource.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2016: Don't stand by
Our film to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2016: Don't stand by features survivor of the Holocaust, Susan Pollack, telling a unique story of surviving genocide for the first time.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2017: How can life go on?
Our film for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2017 challenges us to think about how we can support those who face hostility today and create a safer society together.
Refugee Blues by W H Auden
Sheila Hancock reads the poem Refugee Blues by W H Auden.
Iby Knill: Hidden Histories
Iby Knill was transported to Auschwitz from Hungary in 1944. As part of our 2011 Hidden Histories project Iby told us about her father's watch chain. Her father threw the chain to Iby's brother as he was being marched away to be deported to his death.
Do not ask, by Avram Schaufeld
This poem was written by Avram Schaufeld, who survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps.
There is a Last, Solitary Coach - by David Vogel
Terezin - by Michael Flack
This poem was written in Terezin by Michael Flack in 1944.
We are the Shoes - by Moshe Szulsztein
Auschwitz - by Charles N Whittaker
The poem was written by HMD activity organiser Charles N Whittaker, about the transportation of people to the Auschwitz camp.