Journée internationale de la mémoire de l’Holocauste et de la prévention des crimes contre l’humanité
Cultural, Commemoration, Historic
in Izieu
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In 2025, this day takes on a special character as we commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the opening of the Nazi camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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The symbolic date of 27 January was first chosen by France and Germany when European education ministers decided to establish a day dedicated to the memory of the Shoah in 2002. It was later officially proclaimed International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Shoah by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005.
Children and teenagers are often involved in this day. It is vital to encourage them to reflect, to "be vigilant, to defend democratic values and to fight...The symbolic date of 27 January was first chosen by France and Germany when European education ministers decided to establish a day dedicated to the memory of the Shoah in 2002. It was later officially proclaimed International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Shoah by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005.
Children and teenagers are often involved in this day. It is vital to encourage them to reflect, to "be vigilant, to defend democratic values and to fight intolerance".
This year, pupils from Paul Sixdenier College in Plateau d'Hauteville will be reading letters from Georgy Halpern and Hans Ament. Young people from the EPIDE in Lyon-Meyzieu will also pay tribute to Georgy and take part in the reading of the names of the victims of the round-up.
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Spoken languages
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Rates
- Free of charge. Registration required.
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Schedules
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Schedules
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- On January 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
