International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Amid rise in antisemitism:

Virginia legislature adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign bill passed by the legislature adopting IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Costa Rican FM:

'We'll soon adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Costa Rican counterpart, Arnoldo Andre Tinoco, in Jerusalem.

Ukraine urged to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

B'nai Brith calls on Ukraine to join other Eastern European countries in becoming International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance member.

AJC slams bar association motion for removing IHRA support

American Bar Association resolution against antisemitism originally contained language supporting IHRA definition.

University of Melbourne adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Unimelb becomes first university in Australia to adopt IHRA definition.

Activists urge US bar association to reject antisemitism measure

Progressive groups call on ABA not to pass resolution supporting IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Croatia adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Prior to taking over the presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Croatia adopts antisemitism definition.

Over 1,000 countries, orgs adopted IHRA def. of antisemitism

Combat Antisemitism Movement presents data on growing acceptance of HRA Working Definition of Antisemitism at start of 2023.

Biden admin again delays applying IHRA to civil rights cases

WH for second time delays adding IHRA to civil rights investigations into harassment of Jewish students, first proposed by President Trump.

U of Toronto will not adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Despite longstanding antisemitism problem, U of T refuses to adopt definition, citing academic freedom and freedom of expression.

Canada:

Province of Saskatchewan adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

"Antisemitism is on the rise and must be condemned," says Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice.

B’nai Brith Canada to Quebec:

'Adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism'

B’nai Brith renews battle in Quebec for adoption of IHRA definition.

Canada:

Vancouver City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Jewish groups hail city of Vancouver for becoming the latest jurisdiction to adopt IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Jewish leaders welcome Biden's support of IHRA definition

Conference of Presidents commend Biden administration for reiterating support for IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Canada:

Province of New Brunswick adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada thanks Premier Blaine Higgs for formalizing Declaration embracing the IHRA definition.

Canada:

Province of Manitoba approves IHRA definition of antisemitism

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson: Antisemitism has no place in our communities.

England:

Labour councillors blasted for walking out on IHRA def. vote

South London Labour councillors skip vote to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism, leading to outcry from Conservative colleagues.

Scottish uni rejects IHRA for alternative def. of antisemitism

Aberdeen University slammed by Jewish group for choosing antisemitism definition supported by anti-Israel activists.

Quebec urged to follow through on pledge to adopt IHRA def'n

B'nai Brith calls on province to put forward measure to adopt definition after progress stalls.

Canada:

Province of Alberta adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Premier Jason Kenney: Antisemitism, like all forms of racism and prejudice, has no place in Alberta.

Broward County, Florida adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Broward adopts IHRA definition and mandates its use when investigating hate-motivated crimes.

Wichita, Kansas, adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

CAM applauds passage of IHRA Working Definition adoption by Wichita as best response to antisemitism.

Germany:

Broadcaster's code of conduct supports Israel's right to exist

Germany’s public broadcaster mandates that all employees support Israel’s right to exist.

Lufthansa adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

German airline becomes the first airline group globally to adopt the definition.

New Mexico adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

New Mexico governor signs executive order that adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism.

Bosnia and Herzegovina adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Bosnia and Herzegovina joins over 30 other nations in adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

B’nai Brith Canada:

Change needed to Holocaust remembrance as survivors pass away

B’nai Brith Canada urges the implementation of a series of recommendations as Holocaust survivors pass away.

B'nai Brith Canada to provinces: Join IHRA

In wake of New Zealand joining IHRA, B'nai Brith Canada calls on all Canadian provinces to follow suit.

Israel elected President of the IHRA for 2025

'Personal privilege and duty' to preserve memory of Holocaust, fight antisemitism, FM Lapid says.

Israel adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Knesset votes to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism. 'Decision helps our Jewish brothers and sisters around the world.'

Holocaust remembrance conference takes place in Sweden

300 Holocaust researchers gather at IHRA conference to focus on fulfilling promises made at 2021 Malmö Holocaust and antisemitism forum.

B’nai Brith calls on British Columbia to adopt IHRA definition

With antisemitism an increasing problem in the Canadian province, advocacy group urges premier to adopt IHRA definition.

New York Governor:

'In New York, there’s no room for antisemitism or hate'

Kathy Hochul announces her administration has issued proclamation highlighting IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Tuscany adopts IHRA working definition of antisemitism

Central Italian region of Tuscany announces that it has adopted IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Nebraska adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Governor of Nebraska also inaugurates May as Jewish American Heritage Month in the state.

Glen Eira, Australia adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Melbourne suburb becomes first council in Victoria to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition.

Conference of Presidents:

Adoption of IHRA antisemitism def by 25 states reflects support

Conference of president applauds adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition by 25 US states.

New South Wales parliament adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

NSW Legislative Council becomes first parliament in Australia to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Kansas becomes 20th state to adopt IHRA anti-Semitism definition

CAM applauds Kansas Stat: 'That this passed without any opposition speaks volumes about how seriously Kansas takes antisemitism.'

Report: 865 entities have adopted IHRA anti-Semitism definition

So far, 37 nations have endorsed the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, with 200 entities adopting it in 2021.

Philippines adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The Philippines has become the latest country to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance working definition of antisemitism.

10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism

10 states acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day by officially recognizing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

UK edu secretary:

IHRA antisemitism def ‘essential, not optional’

Nadhim Zahawi tells Holocaust Educational Trust lecture that UK universities must adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism.

New South Wales first Australian state to adopt IHRA definition

NSW becomes first Australian state to adopt the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, a move applauded by Australian Jewish organizations.

UK universities adopting anti-Semitism guidelines as abuse soars

Nearly 100 British universities have adopted the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism as reported incidents double in the last two years.

NYC college anti-Zionists protest talk by anti-Semitism expert

A Barnard College anti-Zionist group is demanding cancellation of talks with an author of the IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism.

Italy's top soccer league adopts IHRA anti-Semitism definition

The top soccer league in Italy has adopted the IHRA definition and will implement additional measures to combat anti-Semitism in soccer.

Australia to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

'Anti-Semitism has no place in Australia or anywhere in the world,' Australian PM Scott Morrison says.

UK Jewish student group launches IHRA anti-Semitism def campaign

Union of Jewish Students calls on British and Irish universities to adopt IHRA definition as a "critical step to support Jewish students."

French Senate adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Resolution was overwhelmingly supported by a majority of parties with a show of hands in the Senate.

Madrid Assembly adopts IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism

Local parliament of Spain's main region fully adopts widely accepted definition of anti-Semitism which would prevent funding of BDS groups.

Huntington latest NY town to adopt IHRA anti-Semitism definition

Long Island town joins other local municipalities in adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism.

Great Neck, Long Island adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Great Neck's mayor says that adoption will serve to send an important message about combating hatred.

Australian Jewish org urges IHRA def of anti-Semitism adoption

Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council says that endorsement would send a message about combating all forms of anti-Semitism.

South Korea endorses IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism

South Korea becoming the first country in Asia to adopt the IHRA definition is an "important step against hate."

Nassau County recognizes IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

New Executive Order directs all County departments and officials to be guided by IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Texas first US state to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Resolution backing IHRA definition of anti-Semitism passes both houses of Texas legislature with no dissenting votes.

Quebec adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Jewish groups praise government of Quebec after it adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of anti-Semitism.

Main Welsh political parties express support for IHRA definition

In meeting with Jewish community leaders, party representatives express support for anti-Semitism definition and fighting against boycotts.

Arizona Holocaust education bill stalls in State Senate

Dispute over amendment to include IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism in bill leads to inability to pass legislation.