Deputy Foreign Minister James Gyakye Quayson, on January 27, 2026, joined hundreds of diplomats and prominent Ghanaians at the German Ambassador's residence in Accra to commemorate International Holocaust Day.

The event, co-hosted by the Israeli Embassy, German Embassy, and UN, aimed to honour victims and combat rising antisemitism.

The Israeli Embassy in Ghana, the German Embassy in Ghana, and the UN came together to honour victims of the Holocaust and combat rising antisemitism. The event's "Never Again" message served as a stark reminder of the dangers of hate and discrimination, emphasising the importance of education and remembrance

The event emphasised the "Never Again" message, warning against hate and discrimination while highlighting the need for continued education and remembrance. 

The German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, and UN officials in Ghana emphasised the importance of remembering and preventing future atrocities during the International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration.

The event highlighted the relevance of Holocaust lessons for Ghana and the world, promoting unity against hatred. Solemn tributes, candle-lighting, and discussions on the Holocaust's impact marked the occasion, under the theme "Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity & Human Rights". This renewed global commitment to dignity, human rights, and combating antisemitism.

Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, emphasized the significance of commemorating the Holocaust, calling it "the most terrible man-made disaster in history".

He stressed the need to preserve victims' memories, especially since most are no longer alive. The event featured candlelighting and a panel discussion, moderated by Ambassador Gilad, highlighting the importance of remembrance to prevent future atrocities

On his part, Mr James Gyakye Quayson emphasised that the Holocaust should never have happened, highlighting God's kindness to humanity.

He stressed the importance of learning from past mistakes, citing the devastating consequences of ignoring warning signs, which led to the murder of over six million Jews and others.

Quayson shared his sadness during a recent visit to the Holocaust museum in Israel, underscoring the need for reflection and action to prevent such atrocities.

According to him, all warning signs indicated that action was needed to prevent the tragedy, but it wasn't taken seriously until it was too late, resulting in the tragedy.

Mr Quayson expressed his appreciation to the Israeli Ambassador for facilitating his visit to his country, emphasising the importance of learning from history.