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IHRA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Judaism
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antisemitism
1, record 1, English, antisemitism
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, and toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. [Adapted from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance(IHRA) working definition. ] 2, record 1, English, - antisemitism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government of Canada adopted IHRA’s non-legally binding, working definition on antisemitism through Building a Foundation for Change: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019-2022. 2, record 1, English, - antisemitism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The entirety of the IHRA working definition comprises four parts : the preamble, the core definition, the illustrative examples and the postscript. 2, record 1, English, - antisemitism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Some people avoid using the noun "Jew" to refer to a Jewish person because they believe it may be considered offensive. However, it is acceptable to use "Jew" as long as it’s not being used in an antisemitic way. 2, record 1, English, - antisemitism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The unhyphenated spelling is favored by many scholars and institutions in order to dispel the idea that there is an entity "semitism" which "anti-semitism" opposes. Antisemitism should be read as a unified term so that the meaning of the generic term for modern Jew-hatred is clear. 3, record 1, English, - antisemitism
Record 1, Key term(s)
- anti-semitism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Judaïsme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- antisémitisme
1, record 1, French, antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une certaine perception des Juifs qui peut se manifester par une haine à leur égard. Les manifestations rhétoriques et physiques de l’antisémitisme visent des individus juifs ou non et/ou leurs biens, des institutions communautaires et des lieux de culte. [Adaptée de la définition opérationnelle de l'International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).] 1, record 1, French, - antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement du Canada a adopté la définition opérationnelle et non juridiquement contraignante de l'IHRA de l'antisémitisme dans le cadre de la stratégie Construire une fondation pour le changement : la Stratégie canadienne de lutte contre le racisme 2019-2022. 1, record 1, French, - antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La définition opérationnelle intégrale de l’IHRA est composée de quatre parties : le préambule, la définition de base, les exemples et le complément. 1, record 1, French, - antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record 1, Key term(s)
- anti-sémitisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Judaísmo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- antisemitismo
1, record 1, Spanish, antisemitismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actitud o tendencia que muestra hostilidad o prejuicios hacia los judíos, su cultura o su influencia. 1, record 1, Spanish, - antisemitismo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Judaism
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
1, record 2, English, International%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20Alliance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IHRA 1, record 2, English, IHRA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance(IHRA) is made up of government officials and experts from 35 countries. It is guided by the principles identified in the Stockholm Declaration. Its objectives include : supporting Holocaust education, remembrance and research in member countries and around the world; promoting the development of civil society through an annual grant programme; and working in partnership with other international organizations to support these principles and objectives. 2, record 2, English, - International%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20Alliance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Judaïsme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
1, record 2, French, International%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20Alliance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IHRA 1, record 2, French, IHRA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Alliance internationale pour la mémoire de l'Holocauste 2, record 2, French, Alliance%20internationale%20pour%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste
unofficial, feminine noun
- AIMH 2, record 2, French, AIMH
unofficial, feminine noun
- AIMH 2, record 2, French, AIMH
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Alliance internationale pour la mémoire de l'Holocauste (AIMH) est composée de représentants gouvernementaux et de spécialistes de 35 pays. Elle est guidée par les principes énoncés dans la Déclaration de Stockholm. Ses objectifs sont notamment les suivants : appuyer l'éducation, la mémoire et la recherche au sujet de l'Holocauste dans les pays membres et ailleurs dans le monde; favoriser le développement de la société civile au moyen d'un programme annuel de subventions [...]; travailler en partenariat avec d'autres organisations internationales afin d'appuyer ces principes et objectifs. 2, record 2, French, - International%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20Alliance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-12-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Social Problems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Handbook on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Handbook%20on%20the%20IHRA%20Working%20Definition%20of%20Antisemitism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IHRA [International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance] Definition is a resource for recognizing antisemitic expression, behaviour, intention and impact. The purpose of this Handbook is to help people in Canada understand what the definition means and how to use it, and to provide guidance on how to apply the definition, such that it can be used as an effective resource in efforts to address and combat antisemitism while recognizing existing legal and policy frameworks. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Handbook%20on%20the%20IHRA%20Working%20Definition%20of%20Antisemitism
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Canadian Handbook on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Guide canadien sur l'antisémitisme selon la définition opérationnelle de l'Alliance internationale pour la mémoire de l'Holocauste (AIMH)
1, record 3, French, Guide%20canadien%20sur%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20selon%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20de%20l%27Alliance%20internationale%20pour%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste%20%28AIMH%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La définition de l'AIMH [Alliance internationale pour la mémoire de l'Holocauste] est une ressource permettant de reconnaître les expressions, l'intention et les comportements antisémites ainsi que l'incidence de l'antisémitisme. L'objectif du présent guide est d'aider la population du Canada à comprendre ce que signifie la définition et comment l'utiliser, et de fournir des conseils sur la façon d'appliquer la définition, de sorte qu'elle puisse être utilisée comme une ressource efficace dans les efforts visant à combattre l'antisémitisme tout en tenant compte des cadres juridiques et politiques existants. 1, record 3, French, - Guide%20canadien%20sur%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20selon%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20de%20l%27Alliance%20internationale%20pour%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste%20%28AIMH%29
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Guide canadien sur l'antisémitisme selon la définition opérationnelle de l'Alliance internationale pour la mémoire de l'Holocauste
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-10-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Diplomacy
- Rights and Freedoms
- Judaism
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism
1, record 4, English, Special%20Envoy%20on%20Preserving%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20and%20Combatting%20Antisemitism
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As Special Envoy, the mandate holder is Head of Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance(IHRA) and plays a leading role in Canada's efforts to combat antisemitism and hatred abroad, consistent with Canada's recognition that human rights are interrelated, interdependent and indivisible. This mandate includes collaborating with international partners to strengthen and promote Holocaust education, remembrance, and research worldwide, and advocating for a broader international adoption of the IHRA's definition of antisemitism. 1, record 4, English, - Special%20Envoy%20on%20Preserving%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20and%20Combatting%20Antisemitism
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Diplomatie
- Droits et libertés
- Judaïsme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- envoyé spécial pour la préservation de la mémoire de l'Holocauste et la lutte contre l'antisémitisme
1, record 4, French, envoy%C3%A9%20sp%C3%A9cial%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9servation%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste%20et%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- envoyée spéciale pour la préservation de la mémoire de l'Holocauste et la lutte contre l'antisémitisme 2, record 4, French, envoy%C3%A9e%20sp%C3%A9ciale%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9servation%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste%20et%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En tant qu'envoyée spéciale, la titulaire du mandat est chef de délégation auprès de l'Alliance internationale pour la mémoire de l'Holocauste (AIMH) et joue un rôle de premier plan dans les efforts déployés par le Canada pour lutter contre l'antisémitisme et la haine à l'étranger, conformément à la reconnaissance par le Canada que les droits de la personne sont liés, interdépendants et indivisibles. Ce mandat comprend la collaboration avec des partenaires internationaux pour renforcer et promouvoir l'éducation, le devoir de mémoire et la recherche sur l'Holocauste dans le monde entier, et la sensibilisation en vue d'une adoption internationale plus large de la définition de l'antisémitisme de l'AIMH. 2, record 4, French, - envoy%C3%A9%20sp%C3%A9cial%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9servation%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste%20et%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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