The nations of Europe vowed after the Second World War, when the horror of the concentration camps was uncovered: never again. To keep our promise, it is vital that we remember and learn.
We must remember how from the seeds of prejudice, violence and hatred grew, and learn from the mistakes of the past. Education and teaching young people is so important. Organisations such as London's Jewish Museum and the Holocaust Educational Trust are instrumental in keeping the memory alive.
The significance of the site at Auschwitz-Birkenau goes far beyond bricks and mortar.
In the face of those who would seek to distort or deny the truth, it stands as a physical reminder of the historical fact of the Holocaust.
