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A total of 21 entities across the world adopted or endorsed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism in the first half of 2024, from January to June, according to a new report published by the Antisemitism Research Center by CAM and the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University.
Read the full report — The IHRA Working Definition in the Post-October 7 World: Trends and Case Studies — HERE.
These 21 new adoptions, in addition to 5 retroactive adoptions, brought the global total of IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism adoptions and endorsements to 1,242 as of June 30.
The 1,242 entities include:
– 45 countries (including 25 out of 27 EU member states)
– 533 non-federal government entities
– 347 educational institutions
– 258 public organizations
– 58 private organizations
The number of adoptions and endorsements in the first half of 2024 marked a troubling decrease from the same period in 2023. This decline is particularly concerning given the alarming rise in antisemitism worldwide following October 7th massacre in Israel. Despite the urgency of the situation, the momentum behind adopting and implementing the IHRA definition appears to have slowed.
While many institutions have embraced the IHRA definition, there remains a significant gap between adoption and meaningful implementation. Without proactive measures to incorporate the definition into anti-discrimination policies, educational curricula, and legal frameworks, its potential to combat antisemitism effectively is severely limited.
The reluctance to implement the IHRA definition, coupled with fewer new adoptions, suggests a lack of commitment from some decision-makers to confront the growing threat of Jew-hatred. Furthermore, legal systems must be equipped to prosecute antisemitic crimes based on the IHRA definition, providing a clear deterrent against hate crimes.
The fight against antisemitism requires more than symbolic gestures; it demands concrete actions. The IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism is a vital tool in this effort, but it can only fulfill its purpose if it is fully embraced and operationalized by governments, institutions, and organizations worldwide.
Resources:
For additional resources about how you can help push for an entity to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, or to simply learn more, visit HERE.
Reporting:
All entities that adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism are invited to report adoptions to CAM via email at info@combatantisemitism.org to be included in future data.
Full Data:
The full set of global adoption and endorsement data is available HERE.
