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Commemorating the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, the millions of other people targeted and murdered by the Nazis, and the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur has a powerful impact on those who organise and those who attend events.
The Roma people are one of the oldest and most persecuted groups of people in Europe. Those called ‘gypsies’ by their neighbours were originally from groups, including the Roma, and also the Sinti, Lalleri and others, who preferred a travelling or nomadic lifestyle. For centuries, most countries had tried to send them away, refusing them permission to travel within their lands.
Order candles, stickers, booklets and pin badges to use in your Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) activity.
By becoming part of the conversation about Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on social media, you can help to counter divisive content and spread messages of tolerance and understanding. Here you will find tips and resources to help you confidently raise awareness and share engaging posts about HMD.
A special commemorative event marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen took place at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, on Friday, 4 April - ahead of the official anniversary on 15 April.