The first comprehensive guide on combating Holocaust distortion, the Recommendations provide a clear action plan for policy and decision makers. Backed by research and informed by good practice, this key resource is the product of dialogue and cooperation between international experts and policymakers.
These Recommendations cover:
Holocaust distortion is a critical threat to Holocaust memory and to fostering a world without genocide.
References to the Holocaust that mischaracterize and distort its history and relevance are an insult to the memories and experiences of victims and survivors. Holocaust distortion erodes our understanding of this history and nourishes conspiracy theories, dangerous forms of nationalism, Holocaust denial, and antisemitism.
Through their pledge to uphold the tenets of the Stockholm Declaration, IHRA Member Countries have been at the forefront of developing and supporting research, educational, and commemorative engagement with the subject of the Holocaust. Through these efforts, the IHRA has become increasingly concerned over the ways the Holocaust is misused and its legacy undermined, threatening social, political, and cultural coexistence.
We are leading global efforts to tackle the growing threat of Holocaust denial and distortion.
Our working definitions, policy recommendations, and declarations empower policymakers to understand and address complex Holocaust-related issues.
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