International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD) is a globally recognized day of commemoration established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005. Observed annually on January 27th, it serves as a poignant reminder of the Holocaust's victims while aiming to foster education and awareness regarding its historical significance and enduring lessons.
Since 2019, Stichting CHAJ, in collaboration with the municipality of The Hague and the Embassy of Israel in The Netherlands, has been organizing a lecture at the Peace Palace Academy Building. This lecture aims to delve into the profound impact of the Holocaust on international law, providing a meaningful platform for commemoration.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day The Hague will take place on Monday February 2nd 2026.
Learning Lessons
The keynote address for the International Holocaust Remembrance Day in The Hague in 2026 will be delivered by Professor G. (Dineke) de Groot, President of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands
Survivors Testimony
Dr. Ronald Waterman, a TU Delft graduate in chemical environmental engineering, who later earned a doctorate in civil engineering and geoscience. He is a leading specialist in ‘Integrated, Multifunctioneel Sustainable Coast and Delta Development via Building with Nature.’
As a child, during the Second World War, he experienced persecution in Delft, and later in Westerbork and Thereseinstadt. Although this period left a casting impression on his life, the 91-year-old survivor went on to have a successful and impressive career. He is still active, advising, writing, giving lectures, and conducting interviews.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day The Hague 2025
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