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Holocaust Memorial Day 2009

Coventry will be hosting the National Commemoration on Sunday 25 January and local people will attend side by side with national leaders, local survivors of genocide and conflict and international survivors of the Nazi persecution.

More than just a day of commemoration

While the event on Sunday will be key to Coventry's involvement in Holocaust Memorial Day, the City will also be recognising the importance through a programme of events and activities throughout January. Especially important to us is the need to communicate with our children and young people so that they have a better understanding of the events of nearly 70 years ago and what they can teach us about hatred and conflict today.

Events

• Cat and Mouse
• Stand up to Hatred: shoes
• 'Anne Frank and You'
• 110,000 snowdrops

Further events will be announced shortly.

Holocaust Memorial Day Theme: Stand up to Hatred

The theme for HMD09 is Stand up to Hatred and explores the expression of hatred in speech and propaganda; how hatred can be enshrined in legislation; the impact of hatred on those who are regarded as different; hate crimes in Britain today and what we can all do to stand up to hatred in our own communities.

Find out more about Stand up to Hatred.

Why is Holocaust Memorial Day relevant to me?

Nazi ideology was founded on racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination, creating a fascist state that rejected human and civil rights. The evils of prejudice, discrimination and intolerance continue to exist in Britain. We have lessons to apply today, as individuals, communities and institutions within our society.

Find out more about the relevance of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Holocaust Memorial Day aims:

• To remember all victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution - Jews, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), East European civilians, Russian prisoners of war, trades unionists, Communists, political opponents, disabled people, Jehovah’s Witnesses, gay men and lesbians and black Germans.
• To reflect upon those affected by more recent atrocities, such as in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Kosovo.
• To educate about the dangers of anti-Semitism, racism and all forms of discrimination.
• To promote community cohesion so that the diversity of people’s different backgrounds and circumstances are appreciated and positively valued, and to establish a greater sense of citizenship.

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