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Congressional Hearing on Anti-Semitism and Xenophobia in Europe

Original title: RESISTING ANTI-SEMITISM AND XENOPHOBIA IN EUROPE

January 1, 2021

anti-semitism xenophobia human rights foreign policy holocaust remembrance europe

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of Congressional oversight regarding international human rights trends, which can influence U.S. foreign policy priorities and diplomatic engagement with European partners.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

European Jewish communities

These communities are the primary subjects of the anti-Semitism and xenophobia discussed in the hearing.

U.S. Department of State

The department is responsible for monitoring and combating anti-Semitism internationally, as discussed by witnesses.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The House on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment held a hearing on January 29, 2020, to discuss strategies for addressing rising anti-Semitism and in Europe. The session featured testimony from Holocaust survivors, academic experts, and representatives from human rights organizations.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on January 29, 2020, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing was held in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
The subcommittee received testimony from six expert witnesses, including Holocaust survivors and academics.
The hearing record includes additional materials from the Anti-Defamation League and Rabbi Dovid Asher.
Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was convened to examine the rise of anti-Semitism and in Europe and to discuss how government and civil society can address these issues.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Dr. Alfred Munzer (Holocaust survivor), Dr. Deborah E. Lipstadt (Emory University), Mr. Ira Forman (Human Rights First), Ms. Christie J. Edwards (OSCE), Dr. Robert Williams (U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum), and Rabbi Andrew Baker (American Jewish Committee).

Why It Matters

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Commemorative Timing

The hearing was intentionally scheduled to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz to emphasize the urgency of the topic.

Auschwitz

Connected Entities

personIra Forman“Former Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism”Map →

personDeborah E. Lipstadt“Professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies”Map →

personAlfred Munzer“Holocaust survivor and witness”Map →

personWilliam R. Keating“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment”Map →

organizationOrganization for Security and Cooperation in Europe“International organization involved in monitoring human rights”Map →

organizationUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum“Institution providing expert testimony”Map →

Sources

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