ABC of Antisemitism among strategies to counter antisemitism
“ABC of Antisemitism,” Terraforming’s online handbook, which has recently also become available in print, has been highlighted as an example of good practice in the publication “Strategies to counter antisemitism: A Handbook for Educators” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Clear, practical, and accessible
“The ABC of Antisemitism handbook is conceived as a clear, practical, and accessible way to learn the basics. It builds understanding of antisemitism and empathy for its victims, without stigmatizing or accusing any specific group of antisemitic prejudice. It is accessible to the general public, but can also be used by media professionals, policymakers, and educators,” the UNESCO publication states.
The new international UNESCO guide provides support to policymakers, curriculum developers, and educators in designing effective educational strategies to combat antisemitism. “This guide aims to guide and empower those on the frontlines of education,” emphasizes Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education, in the publication’s foreword.
Carefully selected case studies
Based on the most comprehensive global research on antisemitism education to date—carried out by the Segerstedt Institute at the University of Gothenburg with the support of the Swedish Ministry of Education—the guide identifies ten key educational practices grounded in contemporary academic literature. Each practice is illustrated with carefully selected case studies from different national contexts, starting with Terraforming’s “ABC of Antisemitism,” which represents innovative and up-to-date approaches to addressing antisemitism in and through education. Miško Stanišić, Director of Terraforming, is one of ten authors and practitioners featured in the publication.
Tailored and informed approaches against antisemitism
The UNESCO Resource Guide serves as a foundation for selecting relevant and context-sensitive educational materials, taking into account the changing nature of contemporary antisemitism and the need for tailored and informed approaches in diverse educational environments.
“There is an urgent need for interventions in the field of critical education on antisemitism,” the introduction states.
ABC of Antisemitism – essential knowledge in one place
Terraforming’s ABC of Antisemitism handbook brings together essential knowledge about contemporary antisemitism in one place. It is the first resource of its kind in the Republic of Serbia, intended primarily for professionals in media, remembrance culture, and education. It was created in response to the need for a reliable source of key terms and concepts on antisemitism following a marked rise in antisemitic incidents and manifestations—particularly on social media, but also in the form of insults, threats, and antisemitic attacks—across Europe and in Serbia.
The author of the handbook is Miško Stanišić, Director of Terraforming, with expert collaborators Dr. Aleksandar Stojanović, Vice President of the Center for Combating Antisemitism and Intolerance, and Nevena Bajalica, Program Manager at Terraforming.
“The ABC of Antisemitism handbook is conceived as a clear, practical, and accessible way to learn the basics. It builds understanding of antisemitism and empathy for its victims, without stigmatizing or accusing any specific group of antisemitic prejudice. It is accessible to the general public, but can also be used by media professionals, policymakers, and educators,” the UNESCO publication states.
“This guide aims to guide and empower those on the frontlines of education,” emphasizes Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education, in the publication’s foreword.