Holocaust Remembrance Day 2020 - January 27. «Today more than ever, it is necessary that young people know, understand and understand: it is the only way to hope that that unspeakable horror does not repeat itself, it is the only way to get us out of the darkness. And then, if my testimony, my story as a survivor of the extermination camps, my presence in the heart of those who understand pity, serves to make understanding and love grow, then I too will be able to think that, in life, everything what has been absurd and terrible, may have served as a ransom for the sacrifice of so many innocent people, love and consolation for those who are alone, will have served to build a better world without hatred or barriers. " The silence of the living, Elisa Springer.
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2020 January 27
On November 2005, XNUMX, the member states ofUN, the 27st January as a day of remembrance. Just that day, in 1945, the gates of Auschwitz they were shot down by Soviet troops. On January 27, about 9000 survivors were saved and the horror of the Nazi-fascist genocide was revealed to the world. Knowing is necessary, remembering is a duty towards the victims, but also a moral imperative. A civil and urgent commitment. A day that serves as a reminder to commit our forces against violence, discrimination and against all forms of hatred.
A date from which to start to affirm the principles of justice, peace and equality. To defend freedom and to promote it every day. An international day that provides numerous initiatives. The common thread, recalled by the president of the National Magistrates Association, Francesco Minisci, is the need for remain vigilant and attentive in the face of hatred and discrimination of all kinds.
January 27 in Italy
Remembrance Day serves to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, to remember, but above all to ensure that such horrors never happen again. L'Italy remembers the victims of the Shoah, but also those of the racial laws approved during fascism, those of deportations and all those who risked their lives to save others. Remember the Italians, the Jews, all the children, women and men who suffered the horror. All those who opposed the extermination project and who have protected the persecuted. Also this year, Italy, the Day of Remembrance 2020 - January 27, does not forget.
You need to know and study the past to fully experience the present. In Italy, since the issuance of the Law 211 of 20 July 2000, are organized meetings and moments of narration of the facts. Spaces for reflection, aimed at young people and not only, and school events to raise awareness and study the past. The commitment to teach, to dedicate oneself to peace and cooperation between peoples, to provide and develop tools for memory. The aim is not to give in, not to let this sad page of history fall into oblivion. Memory, again, enriches man, leaves room for reflection and affirms the value of life. Remembering and moving consciences so that human dignity is no longer trampled on.