1 00:00:15,646 --> 00:00:20,654 In 1941 the first Polish prisoners arrived in Auschwitz. 2 00:00:21,481 --> 00:00:26,504 They were the first 1.1 million people that never left. 3 00:00:27,739 --> 00:00:31,794 In the period between 1941 and 1945, 4 00:00:32,552 --> 00:00:37,006 six million people became victims of the Nazi ideology, 5 00:00:37,857 --> 00:00:39,044 which included hatred, 6 00:00:39,576 --> 00:00:42,036 racism and anti-Semitism. 7 00:00:43,099 --> 00:00:45,279 Most of the deported were Jews. 8 00:00:46,170 --> 00:00:49,498 They were going to Auschwitz in hopes for a better life, 9 00:00:50,185 --> 00:00:52,068 but instead they faced death. 10 00:00:53,185 --> 00:00:54,763 Until their last moments, 11 00:00:55,326 --> 00:00:56,583 they were being convinced 12 00:00:57,115 --> 00:00:59,740 that they were just starting a new life. 13 00:01:00,763 --> 00:01:03,622 Prisoners experienced starvation, 14 00:01:04,318 --> 00:01:05,794 hard physical work 15 00:01:06,364 --> 00:01:08,099 and never-ending pain. 16 00:01:10,287 --> 00:01:14,185 In our understanding, the tragedy of Holocaust happened for many reasons - 17 00:01:15,178 --> 00:01:18,435 not only because of anti-Semitism and racism 18 00:01:19,256 --> 00:01:22,701 but also due the ignorance of the population 19 00:01:23,084 --> 00:01:24,654 and the greediness of individuals. 20 00:01:25,412 --> 00:01:30,333 Millions of innocent people had to suffer in the name of National Socialism. 21 00:01:31,849 --> 00:01:33,678 When we hear the word "Holocaust" 22 00:01:34,412 --> 00:01:37,646 we see a past that isn't likely to repeat itself. 23 00:01:38,599 --> 00:01:41,099 However, traits like intolerance, 24 00:01:41,631 --> 00:01:46,200 racism and ignorance are still present in our society. 25 00:01:47,177 --> 00:01:51,474 A lot of people decide to close their eyes instead of dealing with them. 26 00:01:52,318 --> 00:01:54,576 That is one of the reasons while bullying, 27 00:01:55,138 --> 00:01:59,482 homophobia and lack of acceptance are still common issues. 28 00:02:00,388 --> 00:02:01,678 How do we prevent them 29 00:02:01,703 --> 00:02:07,177 from becoming the basis of a system like National Socialism once was? 30 00:02:16,772 --> 00:02:22,217 We think education is the key to prevent us from repeating the past. 31 00:02:22,959 --> 00:02:25,200 Therefore, we have to teach children 32 00:02:25,217 --> 00:02:29,224 about history, ethical values and human rights. 33 00:02:29,763 --> 00:02:31,349 We have to encourage people 34 00:02:31,349 --> 00:02:35,224 to stand up for their opinion but still respect others. 35 00:02:36,144 --> 00:02:39,261 Racism and ignorance still exist, 36 00:02:39,615 --> 00:02:43,021 but if we work together and raise awareness for such problems 37 00:02:43,498 --> 00:02:45,099 we can fight against them. 38 00:02:46,084 --> 00:02:49,170 This can only be done in a political system 39 00:02:49,810 --> 00:02:54,295 where everybody has a voice and can say their opinion freely. 40 00:02:55,396 --> 00:02:57,490 A system like this can only work 41 00:02:57,724 --> 00:03:00,334 if people don't ignore their right to vote 42 00:03:00,904 --> 00:03:04,482 and they bear their responsibility in a social community. 43 00:03:05,990 --> 00:03:10,490 We have to realize that all our actions have consequences. 44 00:03:10,959 --> 00:03:14,178 And therefore everybody can have an impact 45 00:03:14,178 --> 00:03:17,701 on improving our world to become a better place 46 00:03:18,482 --> 00:03:21,021 because it only is bad if we make it so. 47 00:03:22,217 --> 00:03:23,747 If we think about that now, 48 00:03:24,271 --> 00:03:27,950 we realize that this goal can only be reached 49 00:03:28,326 --> 00:03:30,224 if we educate ourselves 50 00:03:30,670 --> 00:03:35,177 and the generations to come about everything that happened in the Holocaust 51 00:03:35,615 --> 00:03:36,935 and how it came to be. 52 00:03:37,740 --> 00:03:41,951 Only this can prevent us from repeating past mistakes 53 00:03:42,349 --> 00:03:46,083 and can allow us to move into a common future.