This week Caroline Spelman signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, pledging her commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust. She also honoured the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people about what they endured, through the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Outreach programme.
Sunday January 27th marks the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp which is the site of the largest mass murder in history. In the weeks running up to the day, the Holocaust Educational Trust placed the Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, giving MPs the chance to honour those who were persecuted and killed during the Holocaust and encouraging constituents to work together to combat prejudice and racism today.
Up to and after Holocaust Memorial Day, thousands of commemorative events will be arranged by schools, faith groups and community organisations. People will also be encouraged to honour those communities destroyed by genocide and reflect on the importance of coming together to oppose prejudice and hatred.
Caroline said: “Holocaust Memorial Day is an important opportunity to remember the victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. I encourage all constituents to mark the day and to join members of the community in the fight against prejudice and intolerance.”