The Annual Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

The event gathered representatives of the diplomatic corps, UN Agencies, regional organizations, representative of Jewish families in Turkmenistan, and the general public. It aimed at instilling the memory of the tragedy of the Holocaust in future generations to prevent genocide from occurring again.

“Holocaust commemoration and education is a global imperative in the third decade of the 21st century. The writing of history and the act of remembering brings dignity and justice to those whom the perpetrators of the Holocaust intended to obliterate”, noted Mr. Dmitry Shlapachenko, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan.

“The memory of descendants about that terrible war, about life and death, about mass graves is indestructible in the hearts of mankind, and these are not simple words that burn my heart”, shared Ms. Nelli Azriel, a representative of Jewish Families in Turkmenistan.

The discussion was led by Ms. Sharon Buenos, Global Director of Zikaron BaSalon - Memories in the Living Room” Initiative.

The attending guests noted that such activities draw attention to the actions taken by Holocaust survivors in the immediate years following the devastation and brutality of the Holocaust, to reclaim their history, their cultural heritage and traditions, and their dignity.

“We have a duty to all victims and survivors to never forget. At a time when Antisemitism is on the rise and Holocaust denial rampant, on 20 January 2022, Israel and Germany led the successful adoption of a UN Resolution on Holocaust Denial and Distortion. It is our responsibility to preserve and protect the historical facts of the Holocaust” added Ms. Beth-Eden Kite, Ambassador Designate of Israel to Turkmenistan concluding the meeting.