Holocaust Memorial Day - HMD - takes place each year on 27 January.
It is the international day to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi Persecution and in genocides that followed. 27 January marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
The Holocaust threatened the fabric of civilisation, and genocide must still be resisted every day. Our world often feels fragile and vulnerable, and we cannot be complacent. Even in the UK, prejudice and the language of hatred must be challenged by us all.
HMD is for everyone. Each year across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future.
The Chesterfield Equality and Diversity Forum, supported by Chesterfield Borough Council, will be marking HMD 2025. You can find out more on this page and see how you can commemorate the day too.