Never Again means Never Forget.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day | Friday, January 27, 2023
To honour the memory of the six million Jewish children, women, and men murdered by the Nazis, the United Nations designated January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day. So we can collectively mark this important occasion, the World Jewish Congress launched the We Remember campaign. Join millions around the world and photograph yourself holding a sign that says #WeRemember and post it social media. Many of the images will be projected on a screen at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Ready to get involved? Here’s how!
Step 2
Take a photo holding the sign
Step 3
Upload it to social media
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Suggested Tweets
- #WeRemember the past to build a better tomorrow. @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
- For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, #WeRemember the survivors and the 6 million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis. @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
- Together, #WeRemember the #Holocaust to ensure that #NeverAgain truly means Never Again. @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
- Souvenons-nous du passé pour bâtir un avenir meilleur. #NousNousSouvenons @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
- En cette Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de l’Holocauste, #Souvenons-nous des survivants et des 6 millions de Juif/ves assassinés par les nazis. #NousNousSouvenons @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
- Ensemble, souvenons-nous de l’#Holocauste pour faire en sorte que #PlusJamais signifie vraiment Plus jamais. #NousNousSouvenons @WorldJewishCong @cijainfo #IHRD
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Suggested Facebook Post
- On January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, dozens of monuments across the country will be lit in yellow to honour the six million men, women, and children who were victims of the Shoah. Join hundreds of thousands of people around the world in honouring their memory by participating in the World Jewish Congress’ #WeRemember social media campaign. Together, let us renew our collective vow: Never Again.
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Suggested Instagram Post
- Link to: https://www.cija.ca/weremember
On January 27, International #Holocaust Remembrance Day, dozens of monuments across the country will be lit in yellow to honour the six million men, women, and children who were victims of the Shoah.
Join me and hundreds of thousands of people around the world in honouring their memory by participating in the @worldjewishcongress’ #WeRemember social media campaign.
Together, let us renew our collective vow: #NeverAgain.
Download a #WeRemember sign at www.cija.ca
#IHRD
- Link to: https://www.cija.ca/weremember
Illuminating Important Landmarks across Canada
In Canada, as part of the #WeRemember campaign, monuments and public buildings, such as the National Holocaust Monument, Peace Tower, BC Place, the CN Tower, and Niagara Falls, will be bathed in yellow light to remember the six million Jewish souls lost during the Holocaust (Shoah). Together, let us pause and renew our collective vow: Never Again.
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Monuments to be Illuminated across Canada
National Capital Region
Ottawa, Canadian Museum of History
Ottawa, Canadian War Museum
Ottawa, Canal Building at Carleton University
Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada
Ottawa, Peace Tower
Ottawa, Pedestrian Bridge at Algonquin College
Ottawa, Shaw Centre
Ottawa, University of Ottawa - Tabaret Hall
Ottawa, US EmbassyAlberta
Calgary, Calgary Tower
Calgary, Calgary Public Library
Edmonton, City Hall
Edmonton, High Level Bridge
Edmonton, MuttartBritish Columbia
Coquitlam, Lafarge Lake Fountain
Delta, City Hall
District of Saanich, City Hall
Nanaimo, City Hall
North Vancouver, City Hall
Vancouver, BC Place
Vancouver, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, Bloedel Conservatory
Vancouver, Burrard Street Bridge
Vancouver, Canada Place (Sails of Light)
Vancouver, Convention Centre (including Olympic Cauldron)
Vancouver, City Hall
Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport
Victoria, BC Legislature
Victoria, City HallManitoba
Winnipeg, Canada Life office building
Winnipeg, Esplanade Riel Bridge
Winnipeg, Manitoba Legislature
Winnipeg, Winnipeg Sign at The ForksNew Brunswick
Fredericton, Provincial Legislature
Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, City Hall
Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia Legislature
Ontario
Brampton, City Hall Clock Tower
Burlington, Brant Street Pier
Hamilton, Hamilton Sign
Hamilton, McMaster University
London, Canada Life office building
London, City Hall
London, JA Taylor Building
London, RBC Building
London, Sifton Properties on Dufferin
Markham, Civic Centre
Mississauga, Civic Centre
Newmarket, Riverwalk Commons & Fred A. Lundy Bridge
Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls
Toronto, Canada Life office building
Toronto, CN Tower
Toronto, Toronto Sign
Vaughan, City HallPrince Edward Island
Charlottetown, City Hall
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, River Landing Towers
Quebec
Montreal, Olympic Stadium Tower
Montreal, Samuel de Champlain Bridge
Yukon
Whitehorse, Yukon Legislative Assembly
Other ways you can commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Light a candle in remembrance
- Hold a virtual event (or in person as permitted with social distancing)
- Visit a local Holocaust memorial or museum virtually
- Educate yourself about the facts at aboutholocaust.org
- Share a survivor’s story click here