News and events
Learn about recent IHRA activities and upcoming events.
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.
06 Aug 2024
Time to read: 4 minutes
Commemorating Roma History: Reflection and Remembrance
The IHRA commemorated the 80th European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti on 2 August 2024, honoring victims and promoting education against discrimination.
02 Aug 2024
Time to read: 4 mins
IHRA Chair speaks at the 80th anniversary of the European Holocaust memorial day for Roma and Sinti
IHRA Chair Lord Eric Pickles speaks at the commemoration events of the European Holocaust memorial day for Roma and Sinti 2024.
01 Aug 2024
Time to read: 5 mins
Newcastle Commemorates the Genocide of the Roma
To commemorate the experiences of Roma victims during the Nazi era, the UK IHRA Presidency will host a national event in Newcastle on 2 August 2024.
19 Jul 2024
The underground city: uncovering traces of the Warsaw Ghetto
Learn how archeology is being used to uncover the history of the Warsaw Ghetto
08 Jul 2024
United Kingdom Presidency 2024
All speeches and statements by the UK Presidency of the IHRA in 2024 can be found here.
01 Jul 2024
Time to read: 5 mins
Embedding Holocaust education throughout schools in Scotland
Scottish teachers and IHRA delegates took part in the first international conference on Holocaust education in Scotland.
28 Jun 2024
Time to read: 4 mins
Learning from the past, shaping the future at the Glasgow IHRA Plenary
The IHRA has concluded its first meetings under the UK IHRA Presidency under the motto “In plain sight.”
26 Jun 2024
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance reception: First Minister speech
First Minister John Swinney’s speech at the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance reception (IHRA) at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Wednesday 26 June.
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