It's been 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz: Have we learned any lessons?

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https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/5105677-80-years-after-auschwitz/

This year marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, a solemn milestone that demands reflection on humanity’s ability to learn from its darkest moments. When Allied forces uncovered the horrors of the Holocaust in 1945, the world stood at a moral crossroads. It was a moment of clarity, with the global community of nations vowing never to let such atrocities happen again. Yet, as we examine the state of the world today, a painful question arises: Have we truly learned the lessons?


In the aftermath of World War II, the establishment of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reflected a global determination to uphold dignity and justice for all. However, the persistence of genocide and human rights violations underscores the gap between ideals and reality. Time and again since 1945, humanity has failed to live up to its promise of “never again,” as atrocities expose the inadequacies of the international systems meant to prevent them.

During the genocides in Rwanda and Darfur and the ethnic cleansing in the Balkans, the world was largely silent. The Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons in Syria was a war crime that blatantly disregarded international norms, yet global responses were negligible. The oppressive regime in Iran continues to suppress its citizens, especially women, while many nations focus on containment at best and pay lip service at worst.

Women in Afghanistan are dehumanized under the Taliban’s rule, denied access to education, work and basic freedoms. Even in recent conflicts, such as Israel’s fight against Hamas, moral clarity has been lost amid politicized narratives, with international institutions such as the International Court of Justice targeting Israel for defending itself against terror.
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