Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration 2010
01/02/2010
The National Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration took place on Sunday 31 January 2010, at The Round Room, Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
The Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration demonstrates the Irish Government's commitment to the Declaration of Stockholm, 2000, when the 44 signatory countries undertook to commemorate and teach about the Holocaust every year.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen, the keynote speaker at the event said;
"Tackling racism and promoting diversity is, of course, not just the responsibility of Government. Everybody in Irish society including individuals, organisations, businesses, governmental and non-governmental organisation- has a role to play".
Speaking at the eighth Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration held in Ireland, Mr. John Curran, Minister for Integration said;
" The Holocaust provides a platform from which every form of discrimination and prejudice can be studied. The experience of the Holocaust remains relevant in today's society. It is significant in our efforts to combat racism and prejudice on all levels and to stress the importance of tolerance and respect".
There were also readings by other guests from across the spectrum of Irish Civil society, including Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr. Emer Costello and the Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. Justice John L. Murray.
A candle lighting ceremony is an integral part of the commemoration at which six candles are always lit for the six million Jews who perished, as well as candles for all the other victims. The inclusion of the victims groups is fundamental to the commemoration and the importance of education about anti-Semitism and all forms of intolerance is highlighted.
This year's Holocaust Memorial Day event marks the 65th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The commemoration is organised by the Holocaust Educational Trust of Ireland and is funded by the Office of the Minister for Integration.
The Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration demonstrates the Irish Government's commitment to the Declaration of Stockholm, 2000, when the 44 signatory countries undertook to commemorate and teach about the Holocaust every year.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen, the keynote speaker at the event said;
"Tackling racism and promoting diversity is, of course, not just the responsibility of Government. Everybody in Irish society including individuals, organisations, businesses, governmental and non-governmental organisation- has a role to play".
Speaking at the eighth Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration held in Ireland, Mr. John Curran, Minister for Integration said;
" The Holocaust provides a platform from which every form of discrimination and prejudice can be studied. The experience of the Holocaust remains relevant in today's society. It is significant in our efforts to combat racism and prejudice on all levels and to stress the importance of tolerance and respect".
There were also readings by other guests from across the spectrum of Irish Civil society, including Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr. Emer Costello and the Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. Justice John L. Murray.
A candle lighting ceremony is an integral part of the commemoration at which six candles are always lit for the six million Jews who perished, as well as candles for all the other victims. The inclusion of the victims groups is fundamental to the commemoration and the importance of education about anti-Semitism and all forms of intolerance is highlighted.
This year's Holocaust Memorial Day event marks the 65th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The commemoration is organised by the Holocaust Educational Trust of Ireland and is funded by the Office of the Minister for Integration.
