January 27 each year marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time dedicated to remembering the victims of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed during World War II. This anniversary was established to keep historical memory alive and to raise awareness among future generations of the values of human dignity, freedom and tolerance.
The choice of the date is not accidental: on January 27, 1945, Red Army troops liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, a tragic symbol of Nazi extermination. Millions of Jews, along with other persecuted minorities such as Roma, Sinti, homosexuals, the disabled and political opponents, lost their lives in the concentration and extermination camps.
Remembering means not only honoring the victims, but also reflecting on the past to prevent similar mistakes from happening again. Historical memory is a bridge between the past and the future, an essential tool for building a more just and inclusive society. In the corporate context, this day invites us to promote the values of diversity, equity and inclusion, which are fundamental to a respectful and collaborative work environment. Creating, at the same time, an environment where diversity is celebrated, the rights of all respected to develop a corporate culture based on empathy and inclusion. Itis a year-round commitment.
Memorial Day should not be limited to a single day. It is an invitation to carry forward, every day, the message of peace and respect for humanity. As a company, we believe that our role is not limited to the economic sphere, but also extends to social responsibility: cultivating historical memory is part of this commitment. Together we can build a better future based on values of solidarity, respect and awareness. Today, we remember. Tomorrow, we act. ” […] There is a little girl whose name I can’t remember who drew a yellow butterfly flying over the #filispinates.
𝑪𝙝𝒆 𝒍𝙖 𝙛𝒂𝙧𝒇𝙖𝒍𝙡𝒂 𝒈𝙞𝒂𝙡𝒍𝙖 𝙫𝒐𝙡𝒊 𝒔𝙚𝒎𝙥𝒓𝙚 𝙨𝒖𝙞 𝙛𝒊𝙡𝒊 𝒔𝙥𝒊𝙣𝒂𝙩𝒊. This is a very simple grandmotherly message that I would like to leave to my future ideal grandchildren that they are able to make the #choice, and, with their #responsibility and #consciousness, always be that yellow butterfly flying over the barbed wires. […] ”
Speech by Liliana Segre in the European Parliament, 2020. -> Watch the full video #forgettingnever #27January #dayofmemory