The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January and states that this day must serve as a reminder to everyone how dangerous discrimination can be and what catastrophic consequences it can have.

Brankica Janković, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality said that respecting human rights, accepting differences, protecting equality and fostering tolerance are steps that pave the way for a civilized society and such steps must be taken so as to prevent all kinds of discrimination and hatred against other people and those who are different. Education and education system plays a pivotal role in this process, it should keep the memory of the holocaust victims alive and clearly condemn any kind of racism and antisemitism.