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On Monday, January 27, Dr. Vladimir Božović, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia, had the honor of attending the solemn event for the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust at the United Nations General Assembly in New York |
On Monday, January 27, Dr. Vladimir Božović, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia, had the honor of attending the solemn event for the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This event marked an important anniversary. The theme of this year’s commemoration, "Remembering the Holocaust for Dignity and Human Rights," is particularly significant as it emphasizes the importance of remembering the crimes and continuing the fight for human dignity and rights in a time of growing intolerance around the world. Distinguished leaders addressed the gathering, including António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, Filimon Yang, President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, Dorothy Shea, Deputy US Ambassador to the UN, Vasily A. Nebenzia, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, and Stavros Lambrinidis, Head of the European Union Delegation to the UN. Holocaust survivors also spoke, including Mariana Muller, whose personal story testifies to the strength of those who survived unimaginable horrors. In his speech, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that "memory is not only a moral act—memory is a call to action." He pointed out that the responsibility for preserving the history and memory of the Holocaust victims belongs to all of us, adding that "only if we remember history can we build a future that respects the human rights and dignity of all people." Guterres also warned that "antisemitism does not disappear—it is on the rise again" and urged everyone to fight against hate and misinformation spreading across the world. Mariana Muller, who survived the Holocaust as a baby, shared the deeply moving history of her family. Accompanied by her four children and grandchildren, she said, "They are my personal answer to Hitler." Her testimony emphasized the importance of remembering the Holocaust and its horrors, reminding us that antisemitism continues to rise worldwide. Consul General Dr. Božović stressed that the fight for dignity and human rights is a global responsibility—a responsibility that transcends borders and must be passed on from generation to generation. As we pay tribute to the memory of the lost, we stand united in our commitment to prevent the horrors of the past from being repeated. Let us continue to strive for a world where the respect for peace, tolerance, and the rights of all people is upheld, and where the lessons of the Holocaust guide our actions toward a just future. Along with Jewish victims, the Serbian victims are also highly significant in reminding us and continuously warning about the need for a culture of remembrance and preventing the revision of history. In memory of the victims and with deep respect for the survivors, we reaffirm our collective responsibility to ensure that the legacy of dignity, human rights, and remembrance endures.



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