International Holocaust Memorial Day commemorates the genocide that resulted in the deaths of millions of Jews and others by the Nazi regime. Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) believes this is a very important day to remember the greatest crime in history.
The Holocaust Memorial event planned by Tower Hamlets SUTR was meant to remember this crime.
Unfortunately the meeting has become a focus for wider political forces seeking to raise and debate other issues. This has led to many problems including that of a venue.
SUTR does not want the seriousness and importance of Holocaust Memorial Day to be overshadowed by disagreements about other issues. Therefore the meeting in Tower Hamlets has been cancelled. SUTR has already hosted a number of other Holocaust Memorial events across London and Britain and others this week which are going ahead.
SUTR will continue the fight against antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and fascism in Tower Hamlets and across the country.