Ombudsman appeals for keeping memory of Holocaust alive

Ljubljana, 19 January - Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina told a ceremony in Ljubljana on Sunday that the unimaginable horrors and hardship of that time must not be forgotten. He also urged standing up to hatred and xenophobia.

Ljubljana Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina addresses a ceremony ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Kino Šiška. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina addresses a ceremony ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Kino Šiška.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A ceremony ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Kino Šiška. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A ceremony ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Kino Šiška.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina addresses a ceremony ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Kino Šiška. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina addresses a ceremony ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Kino Šiška.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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