World Marks 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

Global ceremonies honor Holocaust victims as survivors share testimonies and rising antisemitism sparks reflection on historical education and far-right resurgence.

Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, was liberated 80 years ago, marking a pivotal moment in Holocaust history.
Survivors, world leaders, and communities gathered at Auschwitz, Berlin, Paris, and other locations to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Educational efforts surrounding the Holocaust are under scrutiny as antisemitism continues to rise, with nearly 2,000 incidents reported in the UK alone in early 2024.
Europe faces growing concerns over the resurgence of far-right ideologies, with several far-right parties gaining political power across the continent in recent years.
Testimonies from survivors and exhibits, such as the National Holocaust Museum's 'Vicious Cycle,' emphasize the need to contextualize the Holocaust within a broader history of anti-Jewish violence.