Families of Holocaust survivors are their legacy, charity head says

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2026-01-26

London (PA Media/dpa) - The families of Holocaust survivors are their legacy, a charity leader has said, as the world prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) at a "crucial juncture". The theme of this year's HMD on Tuesday is "bridging generations," highlighting the role that younger people will play in preserving memories of the Holocaust. Holocaust Educational Trust chief executive Karen Pollock told the Press Association that commemorati......

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