January 27

Established in 2001 by the UK government to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Holocaust Memorial Day unites communities in remembrance. Each year on 27 January, memorial ceremonies, educational workshops, and cultural events are held across the country. Schools, museums, and local councils host exhibitions, film screenings, and survivor testimonies to share first-hand accounts. Themes set by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust connect historical lessons to modern challenges. Through reflection on the consequences of hatred, the day fosters a commitment to human rights and tolerance. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust provides resources and funding to support organizers. By honoring victims of the Holocaust and later genocides, the observance upholds the imperative of 'Never Again'.

Established by law in 2000, Italy's Giorno della Memoria commemorates Jews, Roma, political prisoners, and other victims of the Holocaust and Fascist persecution. Observed each year on 27 January, the date coincides with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. The Ministry of Education provides teaching materials, survivor testimonies, and film screenings to promote understanding and reflection. Municipalities host candlelight vigils, art exhibitions, and literary readings focused on tolerance and human rights. National broadcasters and newspapers highlight personal stories of survivors to connect past atrocities with contemporary challenges. Ceremonial gatherings at former concentration camp sites reinforce the collective vow of 'Never Again'. The Giorno della Memoria serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of prejudice and the duty to uphold human dignity.