Remembering the Holocaust at UN in Turkmenistan
28 January 2020
- The United Nations in Turkmenistan jointly with UNRCCA and Embassy of Israel held the Holocaust Remembrance event in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
The theme of this year "75 years after Auschwitz - Holocaust Education and Remembrance for Global Justice". The theme reflects the continued importance, 75 years after the Holocaust, of collective action against antisemitism and other forms of bias to ensure respect for the dignity and human rights of all people everywhere.
The representatives from the diplomatic community, the Jewish community, national partners and UN staff explored the photo exhibition “Spots of light” to get more understanding of the meaning of “Auschwitz”.
The speakers noted that it should happen “Never again” and encouraged to never forget, stand firm every day and everywhere against antisemitism, bigotry and hatred of all kinds, stand united, for human rights and dignity for all.
“Promoting social cohesion and human rights, and addressing discrimination and hatred are among the overriding aims of the United Nations, through our efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” stressed Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan.
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