ATLANTA, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the memory of the more than six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust and acknowledging the lasting impact of the tragedy on the world.
In a statement shared Tuesday, Kemp said the day serves as a reminder of the horrific loss of life during the Holocaust and the responsibility to confront hatred and antisemitism wherever it appears.
“As we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the horrific loss of over six million lives and how the pain of that tragedy continues to impact our world generations later,” Kemp said. “May this day serve as a reminder for all of us to stand for what is right and fight antisemitism.”
The proclamation formally recognizes January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Georgia. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, in 1945.
According to the proclamation, the observance encourages Georgians to remember the victims of the Holocaust, honor survivors, and reflect on the moral responsibility to reject hatred, racism, and antisemitism. It also emphasizes the importance of education and remembrance to prevent future acts of genocide.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is recognized worldwide and is observed annually to promote awareness of the Holocaust and reinforce the commitment to human rights and dignity.
