U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, whose father-in-law has fled the Holocaust, emphasizes the importance of not allowing discrimination as an online event is held in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, the genocide of Jews by Nazi Germany. I appealed.
Every January 27th is a day reminiscent of the Holocaust, where Nazi Germany killed 6 million Jews during World War II, and events were held in various places to commemorate the victims.
The Israeli government's online event was attended by President Blinken and the newly appointed Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Blinken mentioned that his father-in-law had fled the concentration camp and was saved by the US military, saying, "I learned from my father that a huge amount of evil will happen in this world."
On top of that, "There are people who use false information and conspiracy theories to expand their power and promote discrimination not only against Jews but also against refugees, people of color, sexual minorities, etc. Like the Holocaust. Not only did the cruelty happen, but we remember that it was forgiven. It's up to us to stop it, "he said, advocating the importance of not allowing discrimination in society as a whole.