How can we ensure that the perspectives of minority communities—primarily Roma and Jewish, but also other groups whose narratives and experiences are not represented in the majority discourse in a given context—receive well-deserved space in education and commemoration? Inclusive remembrance is one in which culture of remembrance practitioners and educators, together with local minority victim communities, actively and equally shape educational and public practices. Guided by the principle of respecting the dignity of victims and relying on verified historical materials and facts, an inclusive culture of remembrance opens space for Roma and Jewish communities to have a relevant and real impact on how their own history and heritage are presented. This approach enables work against contemporary forms of antisemitism and antigypsyism, and creates space for young people to interpret evidence, ask questions, contribute to knowledge, and take responsibility for public memory.
At the seminar, we will present practical guidelines: “Tools for Applying Principles of Inclusive Culture of Remembrance in Education and Commemoration,” developed by Terraforming in cooperation with the Swedish Holocaust Museum, the Living History Forum from Stockholm, ERIAC Serbia, and representatives of various Jewish and Roma groups and organisations from Serbia and Sweden.
Designed for use in Serbia and Sweden, and more broadly across Europe, this tool was developed with support from the Swedish Institute.