This year marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen death camps by Soviet and British forces. The actions of the Nazis against the Jews and others remained a unique and undeniable tragedy in the history of humanity.

Many British - Jewish and non-Jewish - feel a personal connection to the Holocaust tragedy. Princess Alice, the grandmother of Prince Charles (who represents the United Kingdom at the ceremony at Yad Vashem), was awarded the title of Righteous Among the Nations because she gave shelter to a Jewish family. My grandfather commanded one of the British army units that came to Bergen Belsen.

However, we still need to address the fact that anti-Semitism is lifting its ugly head around the world, even 75 years after World War II. We still need to reiterate how important it is to support and protect Jewish communities from violence and hate crimes directed at them.

The British government will continue to allocate the funds needed to secure Jewish schools, synagogues and community buildings. The United Kingdom considers itself committed to work to ensure that we never forget one of the darkest episodes in human history.

As Prince Charles and many British leaders have already said, our Jewish community is an essential part of the British nation. I'm sure many ambassadors and senior figures from around the world share this feeling, and understand the urgent need to say clearly: "Never again." Not in our country, not in our communities, and not in our watch.

The eradication of anti-Semitism - everywhere in the world - must be based on learning about the Holocaust and education about it. The British government will continue to invest in initiatives designed to promote understanding and tolerance through education. The United Kingdom considers itself committed to work to ensure that we do not forget one of the darkest episodes in human history.

The Holocaust Remembrance and Learning Center, which will stand alongside the British Parliament, will be a constant reminder to political leaders and policymakers that they must be vigilant and confront dark, racist, divisive, and hateful opinions at all times.

Neil Wigan is the British ambassador to Israel