HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

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That this House notes that Holocaust Memorial Day is on 27th January, which is the day the Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated; recognises the significance of this day and the importance of remembering the horrors of the past, especially when there are those who seek to denigrate and deny its significance; acknowledges the importance of this year's theme `One Person Can Make A Difference' and hopes it will encourage people to speak out against all forms of discrimination and injustice; remembers all those who lost their lives in the Holocaust and other more recent tragedies; further recognises the bravery of the rescuers and helpers during the Holocaust who risked their own lives to help the persecuted; thanks the City of Cardiff and the National Assembly for Wales for hosting the national event; commends organisations such as the Holocaust Educational Trust for their work in educating on the horrors of the past, reaching thousands of students across the country; and encourages all hon. Members to be involved in a day that helps to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten but also warns of the dangers of all forms of discrimination today.