Holocaust Memorial Day

On 27 January every year, it is Holocaust Memorial Day.

It's a day for everyone to remember the millions of people who were killed, or whose lives have been changed, by an event in history called the Holocaust.

On this day we also remember the millions of people who were killed or have been affected by Nazi persecution and terrible crimes committed during conflicts in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 is Ordinary People, and aims to shine a light on the ordinary people persecuted for who they are, but also ordinary people who throughout history have been part of that persecution or allowed it to happen.

The theme also aims to draw attention to the extraordinary people who went to extreme lengths to help those affected.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2023: What can we learn? - CBBC Newsround