Overview

• January 27, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, where over 1.1 million people, including 230,000 children, were killed during the Holocaust.
• Survivors like Luigi Ferri, who was deported at age 12, share harrowing testimonies to ensure the memory of the Holocaust endures as the last generation of survivors diminishes.
• Historians emphasize the unique suffering of Jewish victims, noting that only 5% of French Jews deported to concentration camps survived, compared to 50% of non-Jewish deportees.
• The French government initially struggled to acknowledge the specific targeting of Jews during the Holocaust, despite mounting survivor testimonies and evidence.
• Efforts to commemorate and educate about the Holocaust continue, with historians, educators, and institutions bearing the responsibility of preserving its lessons for future generations.