Every year on November 9, most civilized countries of the world mark the International Day Against Fascism, Racism and Antisemitism, which was established on the initiative of the UNITED International Network Against Racism, uniting over 500 organizations from 49 countries.
November 9 was chosen for the Day of Struggle Against Xenophobia, for it is the date of the “Crystal Night” (Kristallnacht), the large-scale Jewish pogrom perpetrated by the Nazi state in 1938, and it is precisely this event that many experts consider the transition from the policy of persecution and oppression to the Holocaust – the mass destruction on national grounds carried out by the state.
Today the relevance of the International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism is higher than ever, especially in the context of the terrible events taking place in the Holy Land and the wave of antisemitism that has stirred the world against their backdrop. Today, when human civilization has again faced the challenges of terrorism and antisemitism, emphasizing the significance of tolerance and respect for differences becomes extremely relevant. It is important to remember the horrors of the Holocaust and to use this day to prevent similar manifestations.
