This week James Wild MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment, in doing so pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today.
This year we are marking 77 years since the liberation of the concentration camps of Europe and the end of the Second World War. On the 27th January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, people across the globe will remember.
In the lead-up to and on Holocaust Memorial Day, thousands of commemorative events will be arranged by schools, faith groups, and community organisations across the country, remembering all the victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. The theme for this year's commemoration is 'One Day.'
After signing the Book of Commitment, James commented:
“Holocaust Memorial Day is a valuable opportunity to reflect on the darkest times of European history. My message on behalf of the people of West Norfolk underlined the importance of remembering all those who tragically perished at the hands of evil and also to pay tribute to the survivors. We all have a duty to learn the lessons of history and play our part in promoting tolerance.”
