UNESCO launches two new publications on how to teach about and against antisemitism

The second publication Strategies to counter antisemitism: A handbook for educators responds to a growing need among educators for clear and practical guidance on how to address antisemitism in the classroom.

The handbook outlines 10 guiding practices, each brought to life with concrete examples from leading institutions. It offers practical ways to apply these practices through educational initiatives grounded in the three learning dimensions of Global Citizenship and Peace Education: cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioural.

Educators are encouraged to build students' knowledge by helping them recognize and understand antisemitism in its historical and modern forms. This can be done using authentic personal stories to humanize experiences and challenge prejudice. Intercultural dialogue and engaging with Jewish heritage are encouraged to overcome bias and build bridges between communities. The development of media literacy and communication skills can be used to counter the disinformation that fuels discrimination online and offline.

The objective is to empower educators to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to critically investigate and challenge biased narratives, and act against antisemitism in their own communities.