Holocaust: Extermination of the Jewish People
When the Nazis initiated World War II, they launched an aggressive campaign against the Jews of Germany and other countries in Europe. At the peak of the war, millions of Jews from dozens of nations were imprisoned in concentration camps. By the end of the war, approximately 6 million Jews perished at the hands of the Nazis. Such atrocities are collectively known as the Holocaust. The survivors of this genocide found refuge in Israel, Canada, the United States of America and some other nations worldwide. By learning about the tragic fate of European Jews during the war, you will surely be inspired to prevent future genocides and other atrocities against humanity all over the globe. Plenty of Jewish foundations have launched widespread educational programs and other initiatives that educate the world’s citizens about the dangers of discrimination based on race, religion and other factors.
Raising Awareness About Modern Genocide
Following the Holocaust, several other genocides occurred outside of Europe. Unfortunately, millions of innocent people lost their lives at the hands of brutal regimes in African and Asian countries. You could get involved in genocide prevention by exerting political pressure on regional, national and international scales. You could learn about various options for launching widespread campaigns that raise awareness about ongoing or potential genocides in the world. Additionally, several social media platforms could be effectively used to spread messages about genocide prevention.
Learn more about genocide education programs from the ZACHOR Holocaust Remembrance Foundation at Web.
