This week Damian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday 27th January.
That date marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. and the Holocaust Memorial Day honours all of those murdered during the Holocaust, as well as in subsequent genocides, and pays tribute to the extraordinary work by survivors to educate people about the atrocities committed over 70 years ago.
Damian said:
“It is still shocking to think about the scale of human suffering endured during the Holocaust and this memorial day is an important opportunity for people across East Hampshire and the rest of the country to reflect on those tragic events.
“Racism and hate crime have not gone away and the theme for this year – Don’t Stand By – reminds all of us that we have a responsibility not to be a bystander to these intolerances, and why it is vital that we continue to educate young people about the Holocaust."
For further information on the work of the Holocaust Educational Trust, click HERE
For more details on the Holocaust Memorial Day, click HERE