Dorset marking Holocaust Memorial Day
A commemoration service is being held in Weymouth
Last updated 27th Jan 2025
Dorset is marking Holocaust Memorial Day today (Monday 27th January), to honour and remember those who died during the Holocaust and genocides that followed around the world.
The date marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.
Dorchester Town Council, Dorset Council and Kushti Bok have also held an event at the Corn Exchange in memoriam.
The theme for this year is ‘For a Better Future’ which express solidarity with our communities and commit to a better future where people are not suffering prejudice or persecution because of their faith, ethnicity or other characteristic.
Cllr Stella Jones, Chair of Dorset Council, said:
“Holocaust Memorial Day provides a reminder of all those who suffered and died because of their religious beliefs or cultural differences. It gives an opportunity for everyone to pause, reflect and learn lessons from the past to help create a safer, better future.
The Holocaust Memorial Day Flag which will be flown over County Hall for the day on Monday 27th January.”
A service was due to be held at Radipole Gardens in Weymouth, but that's now been cancelled due to the weather.