Remembrance of the Night of 9 November Pogrom 1938 in 50 countries all over Europe coordinated by UNITED

In times of violent incidences like this, the work of the UNITED network becomes increasingly important. The network with its 560 supporting organizations from all over Europe is fighting against nationalism, racism and fascism and in support of migrants and refugees.

Since 1992 the UNITED secretary coordinates the International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism, which takes place on 9 November.

See www.unitedagainstracism.org

Levi warned already after the Holocaust that the incomprehensible hate against a certain group of people is unfortunately not a particular case in history.

Natalka, a two year old Roma girl from the Czech Republic,suffered serious burns on 80% of her bodywhen three Molotov cocktails were thrown into the family house on 19 April this year. The Czech police suspects some ultra-right extremist leaders for the arson attack.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The 'Kristallnacht' pogrom on 9 November 1938,where hundreds of Jewish synagogues, homes and shops were attacked and burnt and numerous Jews were beaten up or even killed, is often seen as the symbolic beginning of the Shoah. The Nazi propaganda called the event cynically the Kristallnight' reducing an horrifying event.

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UNITED is the pan-European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and refugees, supported by over 560 organisations in 46 European countries. How to join the network: see www.unitedagainstracism.org 'joining the network'.

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