Australia becomes 33rd member of IHRA
AUSTRALIA has been admitted to full membership of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) following a unanimous vote of the plenary in Luxembourg.
AUSTRALIA has been admitted to full membership of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) following a unanimous vote of the plenary in Luxembourg.
“Now that Australia is a full member, with a seat at the table, we are able to fully participate in IHRA’s efforts to formulate policies, plans and programs advancing Holocaust education, commemoration and research,” the Australian delegation to IHRA said in a statement.
Israel congratulates #Australia on becoming a full member of @TheIHRA following a vote of the IHRA plenary in Luxembourg.
Australia's membership will allow to further enhance cooperation in combating #antisemitism & in sharing best practices in Holocaust education & remembrance. pic.twitter.com/cq9USKRxtC
— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 4, 2019
The group noted that this is “particularly important” given the large number of Holocaust survivors and their descendants in Australia.
“Membership also provides a mandate to further enhance Australia’s efforts in Holocaust education and commemoration with the support through IHRA of leading experts from around the world.”
Congratulations to Australia, who today became a full member of the IHRA. "We look forward to the enhanced opportunities to learn from IHRA members and to share our unique perspective on Holocaust education, research and remembrance," says Ambassador Wood. #IHRAinMondorf pic.twitter.com/d58yYBdKI0
— IHRA (@TheIHRA) June 4, 2019
Australia is the 33rd state to achieve full membership and the first Indo-Pacific nation to join IHRA.
This has been a four-year process supported by the United Kingdom, as Australia’s mentor, led by Lord Eric Pickles.
The Australian government’s commitment to IHRA enjoys bi-partisan support and is facilitated through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
The head of the Australian delegation is Lynette Wood, Australia’s ambassador to Germany. After the acceptance at the plenary, she read a statement from Foreign Minister Marise Payne, and conveyed the Australian government’s appreciation of the support of the UK delegation, led by Lord Pickles, and the passion and dedication of the Australian expert delegation.
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