Summing up the Athen’s Plenary, the IHRA underlined the condemnation of recent antisemitic violence and hate speech and the advancement of education on the genocide of the Roma : ATHENS, 10.06.2021 – The IHRA has successfully concluded its first plenary meetings under the Greek Presidency, guided by the priorities of advancing Holocaust education and countering …
The IHRA on the conclusion of the Athen’s Plenary 2021 Read More »
In the context of the Athen’s Plenary proceedings, the following statement was agreed upon unanimously: In light of the grave acts of antisemitic violence that have occurred in many places worldwide, the IHRA Plenary condemns the illegal hate speech which constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility and violence, and supports the statement issued by the IHRA …
The Greek Presidency welcomed the Republic of Cyprus as a new Observer Country at the IHRA, since the IHRA Athen’s Plenary meeting approved the application of the Republic of Cyprus for observer status. In a relative statement, the Cyprus MFA underlined that “through participation in the Alliance, Cyprus aspires to advance Holocaust education, research and …
Cyprus’ application for IHRA observer status approved Read More »
“It is my privilege to welcome today to Athens, the participants to the first Plenary of the Holocaust International Remembrance Alliance under the 2021- 2022 Greek Presidency. Dear Friends, We do not want to see the memory of the Holocaust as an echo of the past; we see it as a living reality and a …
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias welcomes delegates to IHRA Athens Plenary 2021 Read More »
“Distinguished delegates of the IHRA member countries, I warmly welcome you to the online Athens Plenary Meeting in the capital of Greece, a city with great history and a vibrant life. It is a great honor to address this Plenary Meeting of the IHRA, an alliance whose goals and values we firmly support and share. …
“Excellencies, Heads of National Delegations, IHRA Colleagues, Dear Participants, Welcome to Athens! I do hope the video you have just viewed has enticed you to visit the “City crowned with Lillies” as the ancient tragedians called her, by yourselves and not just virtually. Incidentally, the name refers to Athens’ spectacular sunsets, that can best be …
IHRA Chair Ambassador Chris Lazaris welcomes delegates to IHRA Athens Plenary 2021 Read More »