Holocaust Memorial Day 2017: How can life go on?
Our film for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2017 challenges us to think about how we can support those who face hostility today and create a safer society together.
Resources
Our resources can help you learn more about the Holocaust and genocide and plan your own HMD activity. Explore life stories of survivors and those who were murdered, virtual activities, schools materials, films, images and more. You can filter them by genocide and type of resource.
Refugee Blues by W H Auden
Sheila Hancock reads the poem Refugee Blues by W H Auden.
Iby Knill: Hidden Histories
Iby Knill was transported to Auschwitz from Hungary in 1944. As part of our 2011 Hidden Histories project Iby told us about her father's watch chain. Her father threw the chain to Iby's brother as he was being marched away to be deported to his death.
Do not ask, by Avram Schaufeld
This poem was written by Avram Schaufeld, who survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps.
There is a Last, Solitary Coach - by David Vogel
Terezin - by Michael Flack
This poem was written in Terezin by Michael Flack in 1944.
The Holocaust - a song sheet
Learn The Partisans’ Song – a famous piece of Jewish resistance, with this song sheet for Holocaust Memorial Day. Includes information about the Holocaust. This is part of a series which provides lyrics and music for songs created during, or in response to, a genocide.
We are the Shoes - by Moshe Szulsztein
Auschwitz - by Charles N Whittaker
The poem was written by HMD activity organiser Charles N Whittaker, about the transportation of people to the Auschwitz camp.