27th January is known internationally as Holocaust Memorial Day. HM Government of Gibraltar commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day each year with a short ceremony at Commonwealth Park. Unfortunately, this year the ceremony had to be cancelled due to the severe weather conditions.

Minister for Equality, the Hon. Christian Santos GMD MP, said: “The Holocaust remains one of the darkest chapters in human history. We continue to mark this day to remind ourselves that racism and hatred have no place in our society. My Ministry remains committed to raising awareness of the dangers of propaganda, dehumanisation and divisions within communities, which can so tragically escalate into discrimination and persecution.

This year’s Memorial Day theme is ‘Bridging Generations’. We remain committed to ensuring that the lessons learned from the past are passed on to future generations, so they can enjoy a peaceful and accepting future.”

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