News Archive
Symposium 'Teaching and Learning about the Holocaust in the UK' is available online
The three-part symposium "Teaching & Learning About the Holocaust in the UK" is now available to watch online. Sponsored by the AJR, in partnership with the UK Delegation to the International...
Berlin virtual Plenary: 5 key things to know
Want a peek at what's on the agenda for the Berlin virtual Plenary meetings that are starting today? We have listed the top five items that you need to know about, from world premieres to important...
2020 IHRA Grant Projects
In order to strengthen the collective impact of its priority areas of “countering distortion” and “safeguarding the record” over the next five years, the IHRA has aligned its current grant strategy to...
Landscape-architectural competition “Lety: Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Bohemia” has a winner
The Museum of Romani Culture, s.p.o., has announced the winner of the landscape-architectural competition for the design of the future memorial “Lety: Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti...
What is Holocaust Distortion and why is it a problem?
Holocaust distortion is an urgent and growing issue. “Distortion of the Holocaust is found in all kinds of places. From facts twisted on the internet, to opportunistic statements by politicians...
The 2020 IHRA Ministerial Declaration: "A much more serious commitment"
On 19 January, the atmosphere of the great hall of the Residence Palace in Brussels was characterized by a tense but also cordial excitement. Seated around one long table were ministers and...
AJR unveils commemorative plaque at the British Embassy in Berlin
The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) unveiled a commemorative plaque at the British Embassy in Berlin on Tuesday 12 May, 2020 in dedication and memory of consular officials whose devoted efforts...
Arolsen Archives awarded prestigious European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award
The Arolsen Archives were awarded the prestigious European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award on 9 May 2020. The award recognizes organizations and individuals exemplifying best practices related to...
Digital Liberation Day events at the Falstad Center
This year, the Falstad Center will be honoring the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a digital live stream program....
Why we need action on Holocaust Denial and Distortion now
On the 75th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust and the surrender of Nazi Germany, the fight against Holocaust denial and distortion is more urgent than ever. A special contribution from IHRA...
