The European Day of the Righteous is a highly important event to raise awareness that the memory of evil can and must act as a foundation for cultivating memory and doing good.
We must learn from the tragedies of the past to ensure that human dignity remains at the centre of our political and institutional actions and our civil behaviour.
Italy confirms its strong commitment to promoting human rights throughout the world. On this day our thoughts go out to all individuals and organisations in our country, like Gabriele Nissim and Gariwo, who are in the front line in fostering remembrance in support of all minorities and working for a better world.
