Vienna (PK) - The dialogue project “LIKRAT – Let’s talk!” was announced as the winner of the Main Prize of the Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2023 in Parliament this evening. National Council President Wolfgang Sobotka and jury chair Katharina von Schnurbein presented the Main Prize of 15,000 euros to …
The destruction of the Jewish cemeteries was part of the Nazi campaign to completely eradicate Jewish life in Austria. As “houses of eternity”, Jewish cemeteries are not only places of burial, as they were originally intended to be; they are also important sites of cultural heritage that preserve …
The National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism is seeking to fill the position of a member of the Managing Board. Applications are still possible until 8 February 2024. Further information can be found here: Link to the call for applications
In this, our last newsletter for 2023, we would like to inform you about the outcomes of the Board of Trustees’ meeting on 5 December and give you an update on the National Fund’s activities in recent months, as well as providing you with an overview of the new tasks and structures that will be in …
The Austrian National Council has unanimously adopted an amendment to the National Fund Law and the Jewish Cemeteries Fund Law, endowing the National Fund with additional tasks such as the administration of subsidies for people on memorial service (Gedenkdienst) and the support of international …
The National Fund of the Republic of Austria welcomes the resolution issued by the Austrian Federal Government to provide additional support to all living victims of National Socialism from Austria. With this step, Austria is reaffirming its special responsibility towards people persecuted by the …
At its meeting yesterday, the Board of Trustees of the National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism unanimously resolved to provide emergency aid to Holocaust survivors from Austria in Israel in the amount of 150,000 euros. This will go directly to the Central Committee …
On September 20, 2023, the Austrian Federal Government decided to provide further assistance to all living victims of National Socialism from Austria. By taking this step, Austria is reaffirming its special responsibility towards those who were persecuted by the Nazi regime.
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