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Remembrance day
The Roma and Sinti Genocide is officially commemorated on 27 January and on 8 May.
Victims of the Holocaust are remembered in commemorations taking place on 8 May – the day that marks the anniversary of the end of World War II. Since 1995, this date has been observed as the “Day of the Defeat of Nazism and Commemoration Day of Victims of World War II”. The commemoration reflects the enormous destruction and suffering that World War II brought to Latvia. Approximately one-third of the country’s population was murdered in the Holocaust, allowed to die by deprivation in prison camps, deported to the Soviet Union and Germany or scattered in prisoner of war and refugee camps. The day is observed with a wreath laying ceremony at the Brothers Cemetery in Riga, with the participation of the President, Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and other representatives.
Latvia observes 4 July as the “Commemoration Day of Genocide against the Jews” since 1990.
For a complete overview of Latvia’s initiatives related to Roma and Sinti Genocide remembrance and education, please see “Teaching about and Commemorating the Roma and Sinti Genocide: Practices within the OSCE Area”.