Greenwich stands together on Holocaust Memorial Day

As part of international Holocaust Memorial Day, Greenwich came together on Monday to remember the many victims who suffered during Nazi persecution and in subsequent genocides around the world. 

Holocaust Memorial Day is marked each year on January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, and this year marked 75 years since its liberation. It was also the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. 

The theme of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day was ‘stand together’ which explored how genocidal regimes throughout history have deliberately fractured societies by marginalising certain groups, and how these tactics can be challenged by individuals standing together with their neighbours and speaking out against oppression.

Greenwich mayor Cllr Mick Hayes said: “With increasing division in our communities in the UK and, indeed, across the globe, it is more important than ever that we reflect on the past and pass on the lessons learned to future generations to ensure horrific genocides never happen again.

“It was wonderful to see young people from three of our borough’s schools in attendance today and engaging in learning about the Holocaust. A special thanks to Cherry Orchard Primary School who performed during the service.”