Roma and Sinti Holocaust Memorial Day

Roma and Sinti Holocaust Memorial Day, observed on August 2nd, commemorates the victims of the Nazi genocide against Roma (Gypsies) and Sinti people during World War II. Between 1940 and 1945, an estimated 220,000 to 500,000 Roma and Sinti were murdered in the Holocaust, as they were targeted for their ethnicity and cultural identity. The day aims to honor their memory, acknowledge the atrocities they suffered, and promote awareness of ongoing discrimination and human rights issues faced by Roma and Sinti communities worldwide. It serves as a reminder to prevent such genocides from happening again.