Türkiye will continue to maintain steadily its uncompromising stance against anti-Semitism, xenophobia, racism, anti-Islam and everything forms of intolerance, and is determined to contribute to international cooperation in the fight against hate-based speech plus crimes.
In accordance with the particular resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005, today, on the occasion of the “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” we commemorate with regard millions of Jews, Roma people, disabled persons as well as every targeted groups, who were systematically murdered by the Nazi routine and its collaborators.
Türkiye, which embraced a lot of Jews fleeing the Nazi atrocities during the Second Globe War, continues to be a secure haven for millions of people who’ve been persecuted in different parts of the world nowadays. We also take this event to honor the remembrances of the Turkish diplomats who have saved the Jews from being sent to concentration camps.
In this particular framework, the International Start for Genocide and Criminal offenses Against Humanity at İstanbul University hosted this year’s commemoration ceremony on The month of january 27, 2023.
Türkiye continues to emphasize the importance of taking required measures to prevent the increasing danger of racism, xenophobia, anti-Islam and anti-Semitism. Using this understanding, we actively be a part of and contribute to the work of international organizations in this field, particularly the “International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance”.
