Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment on Holocaust Memorial Day. This year marks 75 years since the liberation of the concentration camps and the end of World War Two.
The Holocaust Educational Trust works with schools, colleges and communities throughout the UK to educate people about the Holocaust, its history and its relevance today. It was established in 1988 and aims to educate all young people about the Holocaust, proving teacher training in schools and ensuring that the Holocaust formed part of the National Curriculum for History.
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is a charity established by the Government to promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day. This has taken place on January 27th every year since 2001 and there are now over 17,000 activities across the UK every year for Holocaust Memorial Day. Each year sees a different theme and the theme for 2020 was ‘Stand Together’.
Richard signed the Book of Commitment in Parliament. Commenting, Richard said ‘I have signed the Book of Commitment to pay tribute to all those who were murdered during the Holocaust and to pay tribute to the survivors. Those who lost their lives must never be forgotten and it is especially poignant as this year marks the 75th anniversary end of the Second World War. I want to thank all those who work for the Holocaust Educational Trust and Holocaust Memorial Day for the tireless work they do, whether it’s working with young people in schools or communities across the UK.’
Chief executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, Karen Pollock MBE, said: "As the Holocaust moves further into history, it falls on all of us to ensure it is never forgotten. We all have a duty to remember the Holocaust and to stand up against antisemitism and hate, now more than ever."
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