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.
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.
We Remember Them - by Sylvan Kamens and Rabbi Jack Riemer
The Butterfly - by Pavel Friedmann
This poem was written by Pavel Friedmann, at Theresienstadt concentration camp on 4 June 1942. On 29 September 1944 he was deported to Auschwitz where he was murdered.
Never Shall I Forget - by Elie Wiesel
First They Came - by Pastor Martin Niemöller
Racism - by Rose Young (aged 8)
Rose’s poem is part of a series of competition winners and runners up, inspired by the theme for HMD 2012: Speak Up, Speak Out.
I Kept on Walking - by Mark Hayward
Mark’s poem is part of a series of competition winners and runners up, inspired by the theme for HMD 2012: Speak Up, Speak Out.
What if it were me? - by Naomh Hannon
Naomh’s poem is the competition winner from the series inspired by the theme for HMD 2012: Speak Up, Speak Out.
Guidance on how to use images
We encourage you to adhere to the following guidance when considering which images you use on social media and at your Holocaust Memorial Day activities.