News and events
Learn about recent IHRA activities and upcoming events.
26 Mar 2025
Time to read: 7 minutes, 30 seconds
The work must go on: 25 years of the Stockholm Declaration
This reflection looks back at the 2000 Stockholm Declaration, whose principles have shaped Holocaust education, research, and remembrance globally. While IHRA’s work has since grown to include new focus areas and tools, the Declaration remains a foundational document in building international commitment.
27 Nov 2024
Time to read: 6 mins
Teaching and Learning about the Genocide of the Roma – a step towards cultivating authentic empathy for Roma lives
For Mirjam Karoly, education about the genocide of the Roma is necessary for building just and inclusive societies. The IHRA Recommendations for Teaching and Learning about the Persecution and Genocide of the Roma during the Nazi Era are a step towards cultivating authentic empathy for Roma lives.
18 Nov 2024
Time to read: 6 mins
Confronting Holocaust Distortion in the Digital Age: Insights from the IHRA-UNESCO Capacity Building Training Program in London
As Holocaust distortion surges anew in today’s interconnected world, a critical question emerges, “Why now?” The IHRA-UNESCO Capacity Building Training Program held at New North London Synagogue brought together members of civil society organizations and policymakers to address the escalating challenge of Holocaust distortion and rising antisemitism.
13 Nov 2024
Time to read: 5 mins
Shoah through Muslim Eyes: Creating safe spaces for interfaith dialogue
As the author of Shoah through Muslim Eyes and the director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan University, Dr. Mehnaz Afridi is committed to finding new ways to encourage interfaith and intercommunal dialogue.
08 Nov 2024
Time to read: 2mins
IHRA Chair’s Statement on the Recent Incident in Amsterdam
IHRA Chair Lord Eric Pickles responds to the recent attack in Amsterdam, stressing the need for decisive action from sports authorities and officials to prevent further violence.
18 Oct 2024
In Memoriam: Professor Yehuda Bauer
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the IHRA announces the passing of our Honorary Chairman, Professor Yehuda Bauer.
15 Oct 2024
IHRA Chair’s Statement on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism
IHRA Chair Lord Eric Pickles responds to recent discussions surrounding the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, emphasizing its role as a valuable tool in combating antisemitism while respecting freedom of expression.
11 Oct 2024
Preserving Memory, Confronting Distortion: Lessons from the Training at the Sered’ Holocaust Museum
The IHRA-UNESCO Capacity Building Training Program held in partnership with the Sered’ Holocaust Museum brought together educators and policymakers from across the country to explore practical strategies and resources to effectively address Holocaust distortion in Slovakia and beyond.
10 Oct 2024
Time to read: 3 mins
Vienna Wiesenthal Institute for Holocaust Studies hosts international workshop: Teaching about the Roma Genocide. Prospects and Challenges.
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