Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, reminding us of the millions who were exterminated under the Nazi regime, including a significant number of LGBTQ+ individuals. Soviet soldiers found thousands of starving prisoners upon liberating the camp, discovering the grim reality of those who had suffered immense torture. Annually, on January 27, we remember both the victims and survivors, underscoring that among the estimated 17 million killed, up to 100,000 men were arrested for homosexuality, with many perishing in concentration camps due to their sexuality.
Georgii Elisavetskii recalled the moment of liberation, describing how emaciated prisoners rushed toward the soldiers, falling to their knees in gratitude after years of torment.
Holocaust Memorial Day each year on January 27 highlights the tragedy of extermination under the Nazi regime, reminding us of both victims and survivors of the camp's horrors.
The Nazi regime targeted minority groups, with 100,000 men arrested for homosexuality, and an estimated 5,000-15,000 sent to concentration camps, showcasing the regime's violent persecution.
Sociologist Rüdiger Lautmann estimated that up to 60 percent of gay men in concentration camps perished, illustrating the horrific impact of Nazi persecution on LGBTQ+ individuals.
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