Facebook will connect people to reliable sources of information about the Holocaust Israel today

"We want to help our community learn about the events that led to the Holocaust and the genocide that killed about a third of the Jewish population," the company said. • The policy will apply to all platforms

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Facebook announced this morning (Wednesday) that it will connect users to authoritative sources of information about Holocaust events - people who search social network platforms for policies or rules related to the discourse on the Holocaust or its denial will receive a message encouraging them to seek reliable information from external and dedicated sources.

Facebook says these steps are being taken in the face of the marked rise of anti-Semitism around the world, as well as the alarming and prevalent trend of the younger generation unfamiliar with the events of the Holocaust.

In a post published by Guy Rosen, VP Integrity at Facebook Global, he wrote that "Facebook cherishes the memory of the victims and understands the role it can play with the promise that 'never again'. We want to help our community learn about the events leading to the Holocaust and genocide that killed about a third of the Jewish population. the world".

Last October, Facebook announced an update to the policy around hate speech and banned the publication of any content that denies or distorts the Holocaust.

In addition, the social network also banned the use of antisemitic stereotypes that refer to the collective power of the Jews, who are described as trying to take over the world and screw in central institutions.

The site aboutholocaust.org was established by the UNESCO World Jewish Congress and is designed to provide the younger generation with vital information about the legacy of the Holocaust and heroism. The site provides readers with factual information along with testimonies of survivors - all content on the site was reviewed by leading Holocaust studies and research experts.

"The historical connection to the events of the Holocaust is the key to the fight against the denial and spread of conspiracy theories," said UNESCO Director-General Audra Azoulay.

We must continue to join forces and share reliable and well-founded information on social networks.

This partnership is a clear step in the right direction. "

"Holocaust denial and distortion, as well as the spread of conspiratorial myths about events, serve as a basis for antisemitic discourse and incitement to hatred in the name of white supremacy, neo-Nazis and other extremist forces," says Ronald S.

Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress.

"The World Jewish Congress is happy to work alongside UNESCO and Facebook to ensure that the Facebook user community, which numbers more than 2.7 billion people, receives comprehensive and accurate information about the Holocaust. The connection of Facebook users to our site will contribute to promoting tolerance and empathy, in response to anti-Semitism and hatred."

The tool will first be available in English-speaking countries and will be open for use in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States.

In the coming months it will be expanded to other languages ​​and countries.