Israeli Embassy in Kathmandu Hosts Event Marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Kathmandu. The Israeli Embassy in Kathmandu organized an event on Tuesday on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

This day is observed every year on January 27, following a call from the United Nations, in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. The observance of this day began in 2006 at the call of the world body to commemorate the extermination of six million Jews by the Nazi regime during World War II.

Top Bahadur Magar, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, mentioned that international human rights law and structures developed from the suffering of the Holocaust. He stated that the promotion of human rights, tolerance, and respect is the need of the hour.

Israel's Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Goder, noted that the Holocaust is a dark stain on human civilization and emphasized the need to end ethnic hatred, discrimination, and the ideology of destroying entire communities. He stated that remembrance and education are essential to prevent such incidents from recurring.

Diplomatic representatives from Germany and Australia participated in the event. Additionally, a message from Holocaust survivor Sofia Gehler was presented.