The world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a Nazi concentration camp where over a million people, mostly Jews, were murdered.

On January 27, 1945, the Red Army freed the survivors, marking a pivotal moment in history.

This year, Swiss landmarks, including the Federal Palace in Bern, were illuminated as part of the global #WeRemember campaign, symbolizing a stand against hate and forgetfulness.

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter attended a memorial in Auschwitz, accompanied by Holocaust survivors Alfred and Rudolf Popper, who returned for the first time since their liberation.

Keller-Sutter emphasized the importance of preserving survivors' testimonies to educate future generations and combat rising antisemitism.

Leaders worldwide, including Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, echoed the call to remember and fight against hate.

The anniversary serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities and the enduring need to uphold human rights.