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EU's Ashton reminds world of the importance of fighting racism

European Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton paid tribute to Holocaust victims and spoke of the importance of fighting racism and prejudice on the occasion of International Holocaust Memorial day on Monday.
"Today the international community remembers the victims of the Holocaust. We honor every one of those brutally murdered in the darkest period of European history. We also want to pay a special tribute to all those who acted with courage and sacrifice to protect their fellow citizens against persecution," Ashton stated.
"On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we must keep alive the memory of this tragedy. It is an occasion to remind us all of the need to continue fighting prejudice and racism in our own time. We must remain vigilant against the dangers of hate speech and redouble our commitment to prevent any form of intolerance. The respect of human rights and diversity lies at the heart of what the European Union stands for," she added.