At a time when the current situation of refugees in Europe and the Middle East continues to dominate the news and the political arena, this volume brings together experts in Holocaust history, representatives of the Holy See, and experts dealing with issues of law and human rights to reflect on the past with a view to constructively informing positive, ethically responsible, and rational policymaking today.
Looking to the past, we are reminded of what happens when xenophobia, racial hatred and antisemitism go unchecked in society, and when governments succumb to right-wing nationalist political movements. The message here is clear: hate and prejudice undermine the democratic political order and they are abetted by indifference. This was true in the 1930s and 1940s and it is just as true today.
This publication presents the outcome of a conference held in February 2017 organized in cooperation with the Holy See in Rome.
It includes contributions on:
Our working definitions, policy recommendations, and declarations empower policymakers to understand and address complex Holocaust-related issues.
The first comprehensive guide on combating Holocaust distortion.
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