International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Dropping the IHRA definition sends the wrong signal to the Jewish community - opinion

On his first day, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked the IHRA antisemitism definition, leaving protections for Jewish residents unclear.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji smile as confetti falls after his ceremonial inauguration as mayor at City Hall Thursday in New York, NY. Mamdani has added a “block party” to the official inauguration events to allow thousands of New Yorkers to take part.

Mamdani's choice to cancel IHRA antisemitism definition must alarm New York Jews - comment

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France elected to lead International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in 2027

People attend a commemoration ceremony for the victims of Babyn Yar (Babyn Yar), one of the biggest single massacres of Jews during the Nazi Holocaust, in Kyiv Ukraine September 29, 2023.

From erasure to remembrance: Natan Sharansky on Babyn Yar and the struggle over historical truth


Congress needs to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism

Laws require definitions, and as the US deals with the surge of antisemitic crimes, Congress needs to adapt a clear and binding definition of what antisemitism means.

Antisemitism in the United States

Germany to assume chair of IHRA for 1 year; will fight Holocaust denial

Holocaust denial is a criminal offense in Germany and is punishable with a sentence of up to five years in prison, and similar laws exist in other European countries.

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Germany will take on IHRA presidency with enormous political dedication

As the frequency of attacks and abuse increases, we must rise to meet the challenge.

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

It’s time for Big Tech to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

If we are pressuring world leaders to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, why aren’t we pressuring Big Tech leaders as well?

AN OFFICE of Google in London.

ILF leads first-of-its-kind international campaign against antisemitism

“The use of IHRA's definition as a practical legal tool is the key to efficiently fighting rising antisemitism worldwide,” said Yifa Segal of the Forum's work.

THOUSANDS OF New Yorkers gather in Foley Square last week at the No Hate. No Fear. solidarity march against the rise of antisemitism

Holocaust remembrance beyond the photo opportunity

For this week’s forum to have any lasting impact the leaders must internalize the message from their brief visits to the Jewish state and all the “Never again!” speeches.

A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR holds the hand of his granddaughter during the annual ‘March of the Living’ at Auschwitz in May 2019

Thousands of officers to secure Jerusalem for Auschwitz memorial

Dozens of world leaders and dignitaries arriving in Israel for mass commemoration.

A general view of Jerusalem as seen from the Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock, located in Jerusalem's Old City on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, June 21, 2018

IHRA 2020 declaration discusses Holocaust, modern antisemitism

The IHRA promised that Holocaust victims and survivors will not be forgotten.

The site of the former Nazi German concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz II-Birkenau

Italy's Salvini to recognize Jerusalem as capital if elected

Matteo Salvini also discussed several issues, including the rise of antisemitism in Europe.

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and right-wing League party leader Matteo Salvini attends a news conference at the Foreign Press Club in Rome, Italy December 10, 2018.

Italy adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The Italian cabinet decision states that it adopts the definition, and that it appointed Prof. Milena Santerini as the national coordinator of the fight against antisemitism.

The Italian flag waves over the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy May 30, 2018