26 October 2022 - Virtual discussion "Race" and Racism: Roots of Atrocity Crimes
Join us for a discussion that focuses on the relationship of so-called ârace theoryâ and racism to the committing of atrocity crimes and genocide. The discussion is Episode 8 of the "Beyond the long shadow: engaging with difficult histories" live discussion series.
29 September 2022 - Virtual discussion "Forgotten, Ignored, and Distorted Histories of Romani People: Past and Present"
Groundbreaking scholars Ethel Brooks, Ioanida Costache, and LĂĄszlĂł CsĆsz move between past and present and draw upon testimonies and documents as they plumb the history of anti-Roma racist violence, and the erasure of that history even as the violence persists.
Social media feeds Holocaust denial and distortion, finds UN report
Holocaust denial and distortion on social media remains a significant cause of concern, finds a new report released by the United Nations Department for Global Communications and UNESCO, in partnership with the World Jewish Congress.
Hate speech âdehumanizes individuals and communitiesâ: Guterres
Hate speech incites violence, undermines diversity and social cohesion and âthreatens the common values and principles that bind us together,â the UN chief said in his message for the first-ever International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
Briefing on efforts on combating antisemitism: Introducing the Role of the United Nations and the European Union
On 15 June 2022, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations convened a âBriefing on Efforts on Combating Antisemitism".
UN General Assembly approves resolution condemning Holocaust denial
The United Nationâs General Assembly adopted on 20 Janaury 2022, by consensus, a resolution that condemns denial and distortion of the Holocaust.
Secretary-General's message to the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism
Transcript of the statement by Secretary-General António Guterres at the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism on 13 October 2021.