There are numerous projects, actions, initiatives, research and documents that can be used as guidance and educational tools in combating the scourge of antisemitism in all its manifestations and forms. The Commission encourages the sharing of best practices and supports projects and creates platforms that aim to foster human rights and fundamental values through concreate actions.
Statements
Speeches and statements by President Ursula von der Leyen
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
14 June 2022, Honorary Doctorate degree ceremony at the Ben Gurion University of the Negev
- Written speech and video
9 June 2021, American Jewish Committee Virtual Global Forum
- Written speech and Video
25 May 2021,16th World Jewish Congress Plenary Assembly
- Written speech and Video
10 December 2019, Conference “After Halle: from words to action against antisemitism”
- Written message and Video
Definitions
The non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism
The IHRA Plenary adopted the non-legally binding definition of antisemitism on 26 May 2016 setting an example of responsible conduct for other international for a and providing an important to with practical applicability for its Member Countries.
The working definition of Holocaust denial and distortion
The definition of Holocaust denial and distortion was adopted on 10 October 2013 during the IHRA’s plenary meeting in Toronto and was developed by IHRA experts in the Committee on antisemitism and Holocaust denial in cooperation with the IHRA’s governmental representatives. A paper on Holocaust distortion and denial was developed to guide IHRA’s work, a living document which is regularly updated.
International decisions
International condemnation of any denial of Holocaust
2007 - The UN General Assembly adopted in 2007, by consensus, a Resolution condemning, without reservation, any denial of Holocaust - one of the most tragic moral catastrophes in history.
27 January as Annual International Day of Commemoration to Honour Holocaust Victims
2005 - The UN General Assembly decided to designate 27 January - the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp - as annual International Day of Commemoration to honour Holocaust victims during its Plenary meeting on 1 November 2005. The UN also urged Member States to develop educational programmes to instil the memory of the tragedy in future generations in order to prevent genocides from occurring again.
International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
1948 - The UN General Assembly addressed the issue of genocide and pushed for the adoption of the International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Declarations
Terezin Declaration
2009 - At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, 46 leaders signed on 30 June 2009 the Terezin Declaration on Holocaust Era Assets and Related Issues.
Stockholm Declaration
2000 - The Stockholm Declaration is the outcome of the International Forum on the Holocaust convened by former Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson on 27-29 January 2000 and attended by 46 representatives of governments, including 23 Heads of State or Prime Ministers and 14 Deputy Prime Ministers or Ministers.
Guidelines
On 23 March 2022, IHRA launched the Guidelines for Identifying Relevant Documentation for Holocaust Research, Education and Remembrance. They are accompanied by supporting materials for initiating conversations about the Guidelines under the "Toolkit materials" tab here.