Landmarks across the world illuminated with #WeRemember

The illumination of more than 50 sites in more than 20 countries and a live-streaming exhibition at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp marked the end of the World Jewish Congress’ global #WeRemember campaign, timed to coincide with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which was yesterday. 

Global leaders, government bodies, social media companies and leading cultural figures all took part in the weeklong initiative, which sought to educate people about the Holocaust and preserve its memory.

At the campaign’s core is people writing the words “We Remember” on a sheet of paper, taking a photograph and then sharing it on social media, using the hashtag #WeRemember.