UNESCO adopts resolution on Holocaust remembrance

The UNESCO General Conference today (23 October 2007) adopted a draft resolution calling to promote awareness of Holocaust remembrance through education and to combat all forms of Holocaust denial.

The resolution was ultimately co-sponsored by 72 states around the world, and was adopted unanimously by representatives of the 193 UNESCO member states.

Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tzipi Livni welcomed the adoption of the resolution by the UNESCO General Conference and thanked the Director-General of UNESCO for his contribution to the adoption of the resolution: "The UNESCO resolution is of the highest political and moral importance, sharpening the moral commitment of the nations of the world to instill Holocaust remembrance and to combat its denial. This is our historic and moral obligation to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, and will serve as a clear warning to every society in order to fulfill the promise of 'Never again.'"

Date: Oct 24, 2007

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