Poland 2025
International Forum on Holocaust Memory and Learning in an Age of Manipulated Information: Marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
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Summary
METROPOLIS INSTITUTE presents:
International Forum on Holocaust Memory and Learning in an Age of Manipulated Information: Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
JANUARY 28-29, 2025 | Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland -
ul. Władysława Reymonta 4 30-059 Cracow
As we approach the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp on January 27th, 2025, preserving the memory of the Holocaust and transmitting its lessons to future generations represent a growing challenge. While the Holocaust has the dubious distinction of being one of the best documented mass atrocities in human history, the passage of time is robbing us of the living evidence provided by survivors and eyewitnesses. The spread of disinformation on digital platforms have also facilitated and amplified narratives that excuse, minimize, or misrepresent the Holocaust.
In Krakow, Poland, on January 28 and 29, 2025, the Metropolis Institute and the Jagiellonian University will convene educators, researchers, thought leaders, community representatives and Holocaust survivors and their children in order to:
- assess the global state of Holocaust knowledge;
- examine the key challenges posed by Holocaust denial and distortion;
- identify best practices in preserving memory and conveying Holocaust knowledge and;
- outline the lessons to be learned in the ongoing fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of racism.
On January 29th, participants in the Forum will be invited to participate in a guided visit of the Auschwitz Museum.
For additional information contact miriam.taylor@acs-aec.ca or raissa.sintcheu@acs-aec.ca
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STRESZCZENIE
INSTYTUT METROPOLIS zaprasza:
Światowe Forum Pamięci i Wiedzy o Holokauście w czasach zmanipulowanych informacji w 80. rocznicę wyzwolenia obozu Auschwitz
28-29 STYCZNIA 2025 roku|Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, Polska
W miarę zbliżania się 80. rocznicy wyzwolenia obozu zagłady Auschwitz (27 stycznia 2025 r.) zachowanie pamięci o Holokauście i przekazanie płynących zeń nauk przyszłym pokoleniom stanowi coraz większe wyzwanie. Pomimo tego, że Holokaust jest jedną z najlepiej udokumentowanych masowych zbrodni w historii ludzkości, upływ czasu pozbawia nas żywych dowodów dostarczanych przez ocalałych i naocznych świadków. Rozprzestrzenianie się dezinformacji na platformach cyfrowych również ułatwia i wzmacnia narrację, która usprawiedliwia, minimalizuje lub fałszywie przedstawia Holokaust.
W dniach 28 i 29 stycznia 2025 roku z inicjatywy Instytutu Metropolis i Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego zgromadzą się w Krakowie edukatorzy, badacze, autorytety intelektualne, a także przedstawiciele lokalnych społeczności oraz ocalali z Holokaustu i ich dzieci, by:
- ocenić globalny stan wiedzy o Holokauście;
- zanalizować kluczowe wyzwania związane z negowaniem i wypaczaniem Holokaustu;
- określić najlepsze praktyki w dziedzinie dbałości o pamięć i przekazywanie wiedzy o Holokauście;
- sformułować wnioski z toczącej się walki z antysemityzmem i wszelkimi formami rasizmu.
W dniu 29 stycznia po południu uczestnicy forum będą mogli zwiedzić z przewodnikiem Muzeum Auschwitz.
CO-CHAIRS
International Forum on Holocaust Memory and learning in age of manipulated information: Marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Aushwithz
JANUARY 28-29, 2025 | Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Dr. Jack Jedwab is President of the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) and the Metropolis Institute, which oversees Canada’s largest conference on immigration and integration. He is also the Director of Metropolis Americas, and founder and publisher of Canadian Diversity and Canadian Issues.
He holds a Ph.D. in Canadian History from Concordia University, and he has taught at McGill University and the Université du Québec à Montréal.
From 1994-1998 he served as Executive Director of the Quebec branch of the Canadian Jewish Congress where he spoke on behalf of the interests of the Jewish community and other identity groups. Notably, during Quebec’s 1995 Referendum campaign, he took leadership by uniting with Greek and Italian counterpart organizations to speak on behalf of the members of these communities who had strong attachments to Quebec and Canada.
Dr Katarzyna Du Vall is an attorney at law. She also holds a doctor of law degree. She graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Jagiellonian University. In 2019, she defended a doctoral dissertation on “Polish law in the face of totalitarian regimes, in the regulations of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and the criminal code”, which she defended with distinction.
She also holds a degree in political studies from Jagiellonian University’s Faculty of International and Political Studies. She is a recipient of a scholarship from the University College London - School of Slavonic and East European Studies. Dr. du Vall holds a research and teaching position at the Institute of Political Sciences and International Relations of the Jagiellonian University. She teaches classes in intellectual property law and media law.
Keynote speaker
International Forum on Holocaust Memory and learning in age of manipulated information: Marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Aushwithz
JANUARY 28-29, 2025 | Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Born to a Jewish mother and Muslim father, Omar Sharif Jr. was given his name by his iconic grandfather. With maternal grandparents who were Holocaust survivors and paternal grandparents who were famous actors, Omar was assured a colorful life. As a child, he shuttled frequently between his birthplace of Montreal, Paris and Cairo. Omar obtained both a Master's Degree in Comparative Politics from The London School of Economics and a degree in Performing Arts from The Lee Strasberg Institute by the age of 26.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Please note that this preliminary program is subject to change.
The final program will be published in early January.
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FORUM reception and visit of the AUSCHWITZ Museum
Wednesday, January 29th - From 12pm
ul. Władysława Reymonta 4 30-059 Cracow, Poland
We do not have travel subsidies for presenters.
For additional information contact miriam.taylor@acs-aec.ca or raissa.sintcheu@acs-aec.ca
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