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London, 18th January 2006
First Minister Rhodri Morgan and Cardiff Council Leader Rodney Berman signed a Book of Commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day, at a special ceremony in Cardiff on Wednesday 18 January.
Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Dr Stephen Smith and Chief Executive Nick Joseph presented the book at the ceremony, which took place at the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial in Cathays Park, Cardiff.
In signing the book they made a pledge to ensure that the victims of the Holocaust, and of all genocide, are never forgotten, and that the causes and consequences of the Holocaust are understood by future generations. They also acknowledged mankind’s shared responsibility in fighting against genocide, anti- Semitism, racism xenophobia and all other types of discrimination.
Cardiff Council, the Welsh Assembly and the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust are jointly hosting the sixth annual event for Holocaust Memorial Day at the Wales Millennium Centre on January 26. It will mark the first time for Wales to host the national UK commemoration.
With a theme of One Person Can Make A Difference, the event in Cardiff has been created by renowned theatre director and founder of the English Shakespeare Company, Michael Bogdanov.
Rhodri Morgan said: “The purpose of Holocaust Memorial Day is to ensure that the Holocaust’s horrendous crimes against humanity are never forgotten, and its relevance for each new generation is fully understood. This national commemoration event in Cardiff will make a difference because it will help promote a democratic and tolerant society that respects and celebrates diversity, and free of the evils of prejudice and racism.”
Cardiff Council Leader Cllr Rodney Berman said, “I am honoured that Cardiff Council has been chosen to host the sixth annual UK Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration event. It is an incredibly important occasion and is it is a privilege for us to be allowed to show our respects for all those people who did make a difference during this dark period in our history.”
Dr Stephen Smith, Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, said: “The Trust is delighted that Wales is hosting the National event this year. The Book of Commitment serves as a link between each city that hosts the national event, and reminds us of the important place the annual commemorations now hold in all communities. It is particularly fitting that the ceremony should take place at the memorial to Raoul Wallenberg, who was instrumental in saving thousands of lives between 1939-45, at considerable risk to himself.”
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