In March 2024, the UK began its presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), emphasizing the importance of remembering the Holocaust and preventing antisemitism.
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The IHRA, with 35 member governments and contributions from academia and civil society, focuses on promoting Holocaust education and remembrance. The UK's theme for its presidency, "In Plain Sight," aims to underscore the societal conditions that enabled the Holocaust, seeking to educate young people, preserve factual narratives, and combat distortion and antisemitism, including the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and disinformation online. This comes as the UK addresses a rise in antisemitic incidents, with Prime Minister Sunak condemning these actions and announcing an additional £54 million in security funding for Jewish communities, part of a larger £72 million security initiative.
Simon Walters, British Ambassador to Israel, said, "The Holocaust was humanity's darkest hour in history. We must ensure it does not repeat itself. The UK is proud to assume the IHRA presidency and is committed to safeguarding the security of the Jewish community and stopping antisemitism wherever it is occurs."
