Call for Applications: Seminar-School “Learning from the Past – Acting for the Future. Teaching about the Holocaust and Human Rights”
We invite applications for the upcoming seminar-school jointly organized by The Olga Lengyel Institute (New York) and the Ukrainian Center for Holocaust Studies. The event is funded by The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights Education.
Participants should have prior experience teaching about the Holocaust and demonstrate motivation to continue working in the field of Holocaust and human rights education after completing the program.
This year’s seminar is planned to take place in Kyiv, around October 29 to 31, 2025, depending on the security situation.
Participation in all program activities is mandatory.
📌 Application deadline: September 14, 2025
📩 Confirmation of participation: by September 19, 2025
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