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Renaud Capuçon's vibrant tribute to the Victims of the Holocaust
On January 27, 2021, the United Nations and UNESCO jointly organized a series of events, in partnership with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance a series of events to mark the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the camp German Nazi concentration and extermination center at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
On this occasion, Renaud Capuçon accompanied by the pianist Guillaume Bellom, delivered a moving tribute to the survivors of the Holocaust and the victims of Nazi persecution.
Installed at the center of the exhibition of the German photographer Luigi Toscano "Lest we forget",
This commemoration comes as anti-Semitism, including denial and distortion of the facts about the Holocaust, is on the rise around the world, with devastating consequences for individuals, communities and democracies. Education plays a crucial role in combating this phenomenon.
For more information on UNESCO's activities in education about the Holocaust and genocide: .
