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A universal warning
Senator for Life Liliana Segre, a Holocaust survivor, recently highlighted the importance of historical memory during a commemorative event at the Shoah Memorial. Her testimony, 81 years after her deportation to Auschwitz, is a strong and clear call: the memory of the Shoah must serve as a warning to future generations. In a global context marked by conflict and violence, her message resonates as an invitation to reflect on the atrocities of the past and the importance of not repeating the same mistakes.
The pain of children in war
Segre highlighted the suffering of children involved in conflicts around the world, from Gaza to Sudan, from Congo to Ukraine. “Children are sacred and must not be touched,” she said, highlighting how the death inflicted on the most vulnerable weighs on the consciences of all of us. This collective pain, according to Segre, is a sign of shame that must push us to reflect on the consequences of wars and the importance of protecting the rights of children, regardless of their origin or nationality.
Welcome and diversity
Another central theme of Segre's speech was that of acceptance. In an era in which prejudice and hatred seem to prevail, the senator urged people not to close themselves off, but to be open to others. "Acceptance is the opposite extreme of the Nazis' desire to eliminate those who are different," she declared, underlining that diversity is a wealth and not a threat. Her philosophy of life invites us to build bridges rather than walls, to help those in difficulty and not to be fooled by those who speculate on hatred and fear.
Memory as a compass
Elisa Giunipero, of the Community of Sant'Egidio, added that the memory of the Shoah must illuminate current events. In a historical moment characterized by an increase in anti-Semitism and violent conflicts, it is essential to remember the lessons of the past. The Shoah is not only a historical event, but a warning that invites us to reflect on the violence committed against groups and communities throughout history. Memory thus becomes a compass to orient ourselves in a complex and often confusing world.