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Download Application Details Simon Wiesenthal (1908–2005) has very uniquely shaped the reap- praisal of the crimes of National Socialism worldwide. From the day of his liberation from the Mauthausen concentration camp, he made it his life‘s work to remember the victims of Nazi terror. His weapon was the rule of law. Wiesenthal‘s method was to track down „The foundation of a democracy Nazi criminals and bring them to justice. Wiesenthal was an unwavering admonisher and fighter against antisemitism at a time when the crimes is above all truth.“ of National Socialism were often suppressed. This earned him significant international recognition. In post-war Austria, however, he experienced political resistance and rejection of his efforts to clarify the Nazi crimes Simon Wiesenthal of violence and to have those responsible prosecuted. Against the backdrop of the darkest chapter in history, Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize Austria has a special historical responsibility. Part of Austria‘s special historical responsibility antisemitism and/or raising aware ness about the Special criteria for the award include: The aim of the work of the possible award win- is the fight against antisemitism, which today has Holocaust. The National Fund of the Republic of ▪ active participation in a civil society project ners is to communicate actively, strengthen and many faces and comes not only from the fringes Austria for Victims of National Socialism, esta- against antisemitism; disseminate knowledge about the Holocaust, but also is perceptible in the centre of society. blished at the Austrian Parliament, invites per- ▪ active critical engagement with antisemitism; sharpen society‘s understanding of the mecha- Our attention to antisemitic tendencies must not sons and groups of persons from civil society to ▪ special commitment to education about the nisms and consequences of antisemitism, and be diminished and the commitment against them apply for the Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize. The work Holocaust and its consequences; raise awareness about contemporary dangers must not be ended. This is pre cise ly where the of the proposed prize winners must demonstrate ▪ commitment to measures that counteract anti- of antisemitism. In particular, sensitivity and Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize comes in: The prize is a special civil society commitment against anti- semitism. understanding should be created where a critical going to be awarded to people who have shown semitism and/or for education about the Holo- attitude towards antisemitism is to be particu- special civil society commitment to combating caust. larly promoted. Taking a clear position and standing up against antisemitism Origin of the prize are more important today than ever before. The idea of establishing a prize for special civil In subsequent discussions, the idea of this prize The prize is entirely in the spirit of her father. society commitment against antisemitism and/or took on more and more concrete form. The pro- He had always fought against antisemitism and for education about the Holocaust arose during posal to name this prize after Simon Wiesenthal, for the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. a trip to Israel in July 2018, during which Natio- whose life was dedicated to exposing the Holo- Simon Wiesenthal would have considered it an nal Council President Wolfgang Sobotka met caust, was followed in November 2018 by the honour that the prize should bear his name, said the granddaughter of Simon Wiesenthal, Rachel support of the Wiesenthal family: "Particularly in his daughter. Kreisberg. today‘s times, in which racism and antisemitism are on the rise, in which the Holocaust is increasingly A bill to this effect was introduced by the ÖVP, denied, Austria‘s decision to establish a Simon- SPÖ, Greens and NEOS on 17 June 2020 and Wiesenthal-Prize is of great importance," said passed in the National Council on 7 July 2020. The Paulinka Kreisberg, daughter of Simon foundation stone for the Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize Wiesenthal. was thus laid. Are you committed to combating antisemitism and Submission raising awareness about the Holocaust? Do you know someone who is campaigning The possible award winners have - through pro- ▪ demonstrate civil courage in an exemplary ▪ contribute to an innovative, sustainable and against antisemitism and for education about the jects, initiatives or other appropriate ways - manner and thereby underline the value and enlightened culture of remembrance. Holocaust and think this commitment should be rendered outstanding services against antise- importance of the commitment of each and recognised? mitism and/or for education about the Holo- every individual; Special consideration will be given to projects, caust because they, for example: ▪ advocate measures counteracting antisemitism initiatives and achievements that create fresh Individuals or groups can apply for the Simon ▪ actively communicate, strengthen and dissemi- and relativisation of the Holocaust in all its impetus and place new accents, that set an Wiesenthal Award. However, individuals or nate knowledge about the Holocaust; forms; example for others and appear capable of having groups of individuals can also be nominated for ▪ raise awareness in society about contemporary ▪ create understanding and sensitivity where a a lasting impact on the present and the future. the Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize. What kind of civil dangers of antisemitism critical attitude towards antisemitism should be society commitment can be honoured? ▪ sharpen the understanding of the functioning particularly promoted; and consequences of antisemitism and thereby ▪ contribute to the development of a shared strengthen a democratic everyday culture; awareness against antisemitism; The Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize is endowed In addition, a main prize of € 15,000 will be In addition to a chairperson, the jury shall consist annually with a total of € 30,000 and is awarded awarded for special civil society engagement of five other members; among them shall be a Further details, all conditions of participation in two categories: against antisemitism and/or for Holocaust representative person appointed by the Wiesen- and the online application form are available ▪ civil society engagement against antisemitism education. thal family. The President of the Jewish Religious on the Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize website at: (€ 7,500) Society in Austria as well as recognised person- www.wiesenthalprize.at. ▪ civil society commitment to education about The National Fund of the Republic of Austria alities from public or cultural life in Austria or the Holocaust (€ 7,500) is responsible for awarding the prize, with the abroad or persons with an academic reputation Board of Trustees, chaired by the President of in the field of contemporary history or in another the National Council, deciding on the basis of a relevant academic field are appointed as other proposal from a six-member jury. members. Jury Barbara Stelzl-Marx Brigitte Bailer University Professor of Contemporary European "The traces of war and violence are often invisible Lecturer in Contemporary History at the University "Simon Wiesenthal dedicated his life‘s work to History at the Karl Franzens University in Graz, at first glance, but they are present subcutan- of Vienna. Doctorate in History at the University coming to terms with the crimes of the Nazi era Director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for eously, burned into biographies and landscapes. of Vienna in 1992. Since 1979 research assistant, and to justice for the victims, and in later years also Research on the Consequences of War, Graz - Simon Wiesenthal made it his life‘s work to unco- 2004–2014 Scientific Director of the Documen- to combating neo-Nazism and Holocaust denial. Vienna - Raabs, and Vice President of the Austrian ver these traces – by coming to terms with the tation Centre of Austrian Resistance, 1998–2003 For many years, he was the object of hostility in Unesco Commission. After studying history, English Holocaust and punishing Nazi crimes. In accor- Deputy Chair of the Historical Commission of the Austria because of his commitment, and it was and Slavic studies in Graz, Oxford, Wolgograd and dance with his motto 'Enlightenment is Defence', Republic of Austria for research on property seizu- far too late that he received the recognition he Stanford University, she spent a year in Moscow the prize named in honour of Simon Wiesenthal res during the Nazi era and on restitution and com- deserved. May this award help to remember Simon on an Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship from the FWF. is intended to contribute to the commemoration pensation since 1945. Research focus: resistance Wiesenthal‘s commitment and struggle and not let The Austrian Academy of Sciences awarded her a of the victims of the Nazi regime as well as to the and persecution 1938–1945, right-wing extremism it have been in vain." doctorate and an Apart scholarship. In 2020, she preservation of democracy and human rights." after 1945, especially Nazi apologetics and Holo- was named Scientist of the Year. caust denial. Monika Schwarz-Friesel Katharina von Schnurbein Since 2010, full Professor at the Institute for "The Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize sends an important Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fos- "Jews are directly affected by antisemitism, but Language and Communication at the TU Berlin. signal to society as a whole in the fight against tering Jewish life of the EU Commission since ultimately it threatens all of us, our values and our Research interests: current Jew hatred, antise- antisemitism and for the culture of remembrance. December 2015, previously Advisor to Commission community. Democracy needs to be defended. This mitism and language, verbal violence and digital It also honours the memory of an impressive per- President José Manuel Barroso on Dialogue with requires civil courage. The Simon-Wiesenthal-Prize communication. In 2014, she received a Doctor son who worked tirelessly against forgetting the Churches, Religions and Non-Faith Communities. shines a spotlight on courageous civil society com- honoris causa from the University of Debrecen for Shoah‘s break with civilisation." Press spokesperson for the Czech EU Commis- mitment and hopefully inspires many citizens in her research.
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