Remembering those impacted by genocide

This Holocaust Memorial Day, join Brent’s commemorative event on Wednesday 28 January to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust and other genocides that have taken place, such as in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Rwanda and Darfur.

With the theme ‘bridging generations’, the evening will honour the connection between those who survived, those who inherited their stories and the generations that continue the vital work of remembrance. Filled with inspiring stories of those who survived the horrors of the Holocaust and other genocides. It will be an opportunity to come together to reflect and learn from lessons of the past and shape a peaceful future.

The event will include a testimony from John Hajdu MBE a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor.

In event tradition, the London Cantorial Singers and JFS will perform, followed by memorial candle lighting by young people across the borough.

As a borough that prides itself on diversity, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources, Councillor Mili Patel shares why marking Holocaust Memorial Day is so important:

“Holocaust Memorial Day calls on all of us to reflect on history and commit to a better future.
It is our collective duty to stand against hatred and discrimination. By standing shoulder to shoulder, we can pledge to create a society where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. United by our common humanity, we reject hate in all its forms.”

The event is open to all. It will take place on Wednesday 28 January from 6pm at Brent Civic Centre.

Register for free to secure your place.

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day in collaboration with the Lexi Cinema, there will be a screening of NUREMBERG on Tuesday 27 January at 7pm.

Purchase a ticket.