Announcement marks next phase of historic Luxembourg agreement on Holocaust era restitution and provides EUR 1,000,000 to be distributed equally to approved applicants. (New York, NY) July 15, [...]

New bill – on the agenda in the Polish Parliament this Wednesday & Thursday – will make it impossible to challenge administrative decisions older than 30 years, including pursuing [...]

 Blinken Pledges to Work with WJRO and Claims Conference to Help Countries Meet Holocaust Property Restitution Commitments New York, NY (March 15, 2021) Today, Gideon Taylor, Chair of Operations, [...]

“The telling of history must not be blocked or restricted – this decision damages an open and honest coming to terms with the past,” said Claims Conference President and WJRO Chair of Operations, [...]

Agreement provides funds to Holocaust survivors; commits dedicated resources for Holocaust memorialization, remembrance, education, and research in Luxembourg; addresses key property issues [...]

Survivors, children and grandchildren of survivors share stories about lives that were forever changed by the Holocaust to show how homes, land, businesses, or personal possessions are important [...]

Participants United by Shared Passion to Help and Commemorate the Rich Jewish Heritage of Poland   (New York, NY) August 19, 2020: A groundbreaking international virtual conference, “Restoring [...]

  Dutch Railways ignores its own Commission’s Recommendation that NS Consult with Jewish Community on a Collective Expression – Refuses to Include Assistance to Holocaust Survivors [...]

Ministers, Government Officials, and Heads of International Organizations Gather to Reaffirm Commitment to Combating Holocaust Distortion, Antisemitism, and Discuss Relevant Issues at Conference [...]

(New York, NY) September 13, 2019:  The World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) welcomes the appointment of Cherrie Daniels by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the position of Special [...]