At the Millennium Point Center in Birmingham Holocaust Remembrance Day was marked. The commemoration was attended by delegates from the BH UK Network. The commemorative ceremony, starting at 2:00 p.m., was led by Mayor of Birmingham, Muhammad Afzal and Councillor John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Equality. This Remembrance Day is a day we have set aside for all of us to come together and remember, to learn about the Holocaust, the Nazi persecution and the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur, in the hope that perhaps To be One Day in the Future without Genocide. Let’s learn more about the past, empathize with others today, and take action for a better future.
The genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina was also mentioned on this occasion. Amil Khan from the organization Remembering Srebrenica emphasized the importance of this ceremony and mentioned the genocide in Srebrenica and the current situation of genocide denial in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He emphasized the importance of supporting laws that prohibit genocide denial as a form of hate speech intended to incite violence against minorities.
The commemoration was opened by Simone Schehtman, with a performance on the violin. Candlelight vigils and a minute of silence were held to honor all victims of the genocide. around the world. The programme, organized by Birmingham City Council’s events team, included individual testimonies, candle lighting, film, prayers and music by Birmingham City Council Choir. The young poet Fatma Mohiuddin read a poem, and Mindu Hornick spoke about her experiences as a Holocaust survivor.
