Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Tuesday 27 January – the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and death camp.
We remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution, including Roma and Sinti people, disabled people, LGBT+ people, Black people, trade unionists and political opponents of the Nazis.
Each year, Holocaust Memorial Day has a specific theme, which for 2026 is ‘bridging generations’. It is a reminder that the responsibility of remembrance does not end with the survivors – it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and all of us.
This responsibility is very important to UNISON and is shown in activities and work done by our members. This includes study trips to Auschwitz to learn, remember and become living witnesses.
UNISON Renfrewshire has sponsored a film for schools about Jane Haining, a Scot who refused to abandon Jewish girls in her care and died in Auschwitz.
The Holocaust Memorial Trust has produced free guides and resources to help your workplace or UNISON branch organise events and activities around this theme.
The trust has also created guides to getting involved that feature tailored advice to support trade unions and workplaces organising activities to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Visit the trust’s website to access a wide range of resources and order free activity packs.
No matter the scale of your event or activity, the trust would welcome learning about how your workplace or UNISON branch commemorates the day. Whether your activity is private or open to the public, you can let them know here.
The Holocaust Education Trust also offers guidance notes and suggested readings.
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