Parliamentary secretarys statement on Holodomor Memorial Day

Amna Shah, the parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, marked Holodomor Memorial Day with a powerful statement about the genocide that claimed millions of Ukrainian lives between 1932 and 1933. She condemned the Soviet regime's deliberate famine, which aimed to eradicate Ukrainian identity and independence. Shah called on British Columbians to reflect on this dark chapter and support the vibrant Ukrainian community in the province. The provincial government officially recognized Holodomor Memorial Day in 2019, reinforcing the importance of remembering such tragedies. She highlighted the survivors' resilience in bringing global attention to this atrocity and reaffirmed the commitment to preventing future occurrences.

Shah emphasized the need to uphold human rights and justice, echoing the lessons learned from history. Her statement serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles for human rights worldwide. She concluded by expressing solidarity with Ukrainians and Ukrainian Canadians, wishing peace for the victims of Holodomor.