Grandson of a Holocaust survivor, Michael Shaham performs on a Violin of Hope in the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York during the observance of the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. UN Photo/Manuel Elías
Outreach Programme on the Holocaust
The Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme was established by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/7, with a simple and stark aim: to “mobilize civil society for Holocaust remembrance and education, in order to help to prevent future acts of genocide”. The Programme has established a global network of partners and developed versatile initiatives including educational resources, professional development programmes, panel discussions and exhibitions. The Outreach Programme is an expression of the United Nations’ commitment to countering hatred, and to building a world in which everyone can live with dignity and in peace.
