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UN chief honors Holocaust victims at General Assembly remembrance

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a solemn address at the General Assembly in New York to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the millions of victims, including Jews, Roma, Sinti, and people with disabilities. Guterres emphasized that remembrance is both a tribute and a commitment to defend human dignity and protect the vulnerable, warning that the lessons of the Holocaust remain urgent as antisemitism surges globally. He condemned recent acts of antisemitic violence and stressed the dangers of hatred, denial, and distortion of history, urging world leaders to act against prejudice and injustice. Guterres concluded by linking the memory of the Holocaust to the founding principles of the United Nations, calling for renewed dedication to justice, dignity, and compassion.

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